BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages

BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages

University of Oxford

Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
Duration4 Years
LevelBachelors Program
  • Philosophy and Modern Languages brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding language, literature, and ideas
  • The study of philosophy develops analytical rigor and the ability to criticize and reason logically. It allows students to apply these skills to questions ranging from how we acquire knowledge and form moral judgments to the nature of language, art, and literature
  • The study of a modern European language develops analytical and critical abilities as well as highly competent linguistic skills. The study of the literature written in that language contributes to an understanding of many aspects of European culture
  • It develops attention to stylistic and terminological detail and rhetorical strategies, and sensitivity to cultural and historical context, which are also of great value to the study of philosophy
  • Oxford’s Modern Languages Faculty is one of the largest in the country, with a total intake of more than 250 students a year, including those reading joint degrees
  • Modern Languages students spend a compulsory year abroad, usually in the third year
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2767245 INR
Hostel & Meals591989 INR
Insurance30426 INR
Personal Items171197 INR
Study Costs61663 INR
Social Activities70791 INR
Other Costs34280 INR
Total960346 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12th90%
  • Year XII qualification studied with either the CBSE (All-India SSC) or CISCE (ISC) board
    • For CBSE board: Grades A1 A1 A2 A2 A2, with grade A1 in any subjects relevant to the course applied for (marks of 91 or above for A1 and 81 to 90 for A2)
    • For CISCE board: Overall grade of 90% or more, with grades of at least 95% or above in two subjects (including any relevant to the course applied for) and 85% or above in the other three subjects
  • Subject Required: 
    • Candidates would usually be expected to have the language or languages in the school curriculum
    • For Czech, Italian, Modern Greek, and Portuguese- Beginners’ courses allow students to start studying one of these languages from scratch. For advanced language, the candidate must have studied the language in the school curriculum 
    • For Philosophy- Candidates are not required to have any experience of studying Philosophy though some background reading is highly recommended
ExamsIELTS: 7.5
  • With at least 7.0 in each of the four components

Additional info
  • All candidates must also take the Modern Languages Admissions Tests (MLAT) as part of their application. Candidates will need to take two sections of the MLAT: one for their chosen language, and one for Philosophy, see here  for further details
  • Candidates must submit the same written work as required for Modern Languages. The piece of written work submitted in English may also be seen by philosophy tutors, so it should show your capacity for reasoned argument and clear writing; a good length would be between 1000 and 2000 words.  Most candidates will not be studying philosophy, so there is no expectation that it will be on a philosophical topic
  • Applicants who have been educated full-time in the medium of the English language throughout the two most recent years application deadline, and who remain in full-time education conducted in the English language until the end of the school year in their home country can be  exempted from English proficiency requirements
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