International Graduate School: How to Apply
Choosing a College
- Information on choosing a college
- Which colleges accept Geography and the Environment students?
- Which colleges did SoGE graduate students join in 2009/10?
In order to obtain a graduate place at Oxford, as well as being accepted by the School of Geography and the Environment, a college must also accept you.
There are a wide range of colleges in Oxford. They range from the old, traditional colleges with a mix of undergraduates and postgraduates to newer, more informal colleges some of which are only for graduates. Some colleges are large with 300 or more graduate students; others are smaller with only 100 graduate students. Some colleges are located in the centre of Oxford within walking distance of School of Geography and the Environment, whilst others are a cycle-ride away.
Information on choosing a college can be found on the University's website. However, we hope the following supplementary information will help students applying to study for a graduate degree with the School of Geography and the Environment, find the college that is right for them.
We suggest you consider the following questions when researching colleges:
- Would you prefer a college which retains old traditions (e.g. high-table, wearing gowns at mealtime) or a newer college with less formality?
- Would you prefer a graduate-only college or would you like to be part of a graduate community within a larger undergraduate group?
- Are you looking for a college that can provide accommodation within the college (rare), in a college owned house, or do you require accommodation for you and your partner?
- Will you be looking for a small grant to help finance expenses associated with your dissertation research? (not all colleges can offer this)
- Are you looking for a college with a strong sporting culture and facilities?
Listen to what some of our students have to say about their colleges:
- Winston Cowie - Keble College [MP3: 1.7MB / 1:14 mins]
- Ingrid Koch - Linacre College [MP3: 1.3MB / 1:27 mins]
- Solinn Lim - St Edmund Hall [MP3: 1.6MB / 1:20 mins]
- Nicholas Warden - St Cross College [MP3: 1.2MB / 1:03 mins]
Which colleges accept Geography and the Environment students?
The following colleges accept Geography and Environment students:
Brasenose College
Campion Hall
Christ Church
Exeter College
Green Templeton College
Harris Manchester College
Hertford College
Jesus College
Keble College
Kellogg College
Lady Margaret Hall
Linacre College
Magdalen College
Mansfield College
Merton College
Oriel College
Regent's Park
St Anne's College
St Antony's College
St Catherine's College
St Cross College
St Edmund Hall
St Hilda's College
St John's College
St Peter's College
Trinity College
Wolfson College
Worcester CollegeWhich colleges did SoGE graduate students join in 2010/11?
| College | MSc in BCM | MSc in ECM | MSc in NSEP | MSc in WSPM | MPhil | DPhil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasenose College | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Christ Church | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Exeter College * | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Templeton College | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Harris Manchester College | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hertford College | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jesus College | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Keble College | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kellogg College | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Lady Margaret Hall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Linacre College | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Mansfield College | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Magdalen College | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oriel College | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| St Anne's College | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| St Antony's College | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| St Catherine's College | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| St Cross College | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| St Edmund Hall | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| St Hilda's College | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| St John's College | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| St Peter's College | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trinity College | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wadham College | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wolfson College | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Worcester College | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Figures are approximate and for guidance only. Accepted college places vary from year to year.
* These are exceptional cases and this college does not normally accept Geography students.