Oxford Ancient and Modern History Preparation Programme
Triple your chances to study Ancient and Modern History at Oxford
UniAdmissions’ Ancient and Modern History Programme (2025 entry) is designed to maximise your chance of success when applying to study Ancient and Modern History at Oxford.
We will more than triple your chances of Oxford Ancient and Modern History success.
UniAdmissions’ 5-Year Average
Engaged Student Oxbridge Success Rate*
The Average Oxbridge Success Rate
26%
Average Oxbridge Success Rate Of UK Top 50 Schools
16%
The Average
Oxbridge Success Rate
What is included in the Oxford Ancient and Modern History Programme?
Our Oxford Ancient and Modern History Programme provides extensive aid through personalised assistance in crafting a compelling Personal Statement, improving HAT scores, and excelling in the Ancient and Modern History Interview. Every facet of the Programme is customised to optimise your chances of acceptance. As the leading Oxbridge preparatory institution globally, we deliver an unmatched educational experience.
What we do works.
Your Ancient and Modern Oxford Programme gives you many forms of support – all chosen specifically to greatly increase your chances of acceptance.
Tap on the cards to see more details about our programme’s components.
Application Support
Firstly we will help you make the right decision regarding course and University choice.
Whether this is through a meeting with our Academic Director or by arranging sessions with tutors from Oxford and/or Cambridge in your considered subject areas. We will help you come to an informed conclusion on one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
You will receive a full introduction to your Programme by your Programme Team, along with your tutor, Form Mentor and our Academic Director. Throughout your time with us, they will be here to help.
One-To-One Tutoring
Every tuition session in your Ancient and Modern History Programme provides valuable one-on-one time with an experienced tutor who will navigate the subject matter with you.
These personalised sessions enable concentrated focus on challenging topics and areas of difficulty. With tutors who have successfully navigated the process themselves, you’ll receive tailored support and guidance for your success.
Honed in one-to-one support with your expert Ancient and Modern History Oxford tutor – all with homework and reports.
Comprehensive Materials
UniAdmissions offers you access to a vast library of over 100 published books covering all aspects of the Oxbridge application process, including subject theory, practice materials, and additional resources.
Our students also have full access to the UniAdmissions Academy, an advanced HAT question bank, as well as our specialised Reading Lists tailored specifically for students enrolled with us. These resources are unique and designed to support your academic journey effectively.
Finely-tuned Ancient and Modern History resources in a range of mediums to help you practice and learn for your application.
Intensive Courses
Dive into our immersive full-day intensive courses, covering all application essentials. Explore your Personal Statement, HAT and Oxbridge Interview with experienced tutors ranking in the top 10%.
These dynamic sessions encourage active participation, offering plentiful opportunities for both group and individual engagement. Don’t hesitate to ask your course tutor any remaining questions, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the material.
Highly effective one-day courses that cover key components of your application, including your Personal Statement, Admissions Tests and Interview.
Enrichment Seminars
Meeting Oxford’s demanding requirement for extensive wider reading can seem daunting, but our Enrichment Seminars are tailored to assist you with this.
Ultimately, this entails demonstrating authentic interest and passion for your chosen subject. From the first week of your Programme, you’ll engage in subject-specific Enrichment Seminars. These seminars extend your exposure beyond the standard curriculum, precisely aligning with Admissions tutors’ expectations.
Develop a deeper understanding of your subject and go beyond your curriculum, as you would at Oxford.
Forms Mentoring
Every student will receive supplementary assistance from their designated Form Mentor.
Your Form Mentor will allow you to schedule unlimited one-on-one Mentoring Sessions with them for assistance in any areas of difficulty throughout their programme.
You’ll be assigned an academic Form Mentor for guidance and unlimited mentoring sessions.
Personalised Portal
The UniAdmissions Portal is your link between all of the support and resources offered in your Programme and you. You’ll find everything included in your Programme available in your personalised Portal account.
As a student this is your Programme Hub. With monthly updates, you’ll stay in the loop and never miss a step in your preparation. Stay informed about tasks, important dates and your progress, and be confident that you’re always on the right path!
You’ll get access upon enrolment to a Programme.
A personalised online platform which will guide you through your Programme as a student, or help you track your child’s progress as a parent.
Your Dream Offer
Every element of the support we provide is squarely focused on increasing your chance of earning a place to study at Oxford. 57% of our engaged students were ultimately offered their place.
Develop university-level thinking, communication, problem-solving & analytical skills. This is what Oxbridge admissions tutors are looking for.
Get first-hand guidance from Oxbridge experts who have been through the process successfully already.
You won't need any extra materials. Your Programme gives you everything you need, such as our digital library & preparation platform.
We're the trusted Oxford Ancient and Modern History partner for many leading schools.
We get more students into Oxbridge each year than the top 10 schools for Oxbridge admissions.
We are the most successful school for Oxbridge applicants – we’ve helped more than 500 students get placed at Oxford and Cambridge. Our Oxbridge Programmes have been carefully designed from the ground up to ensure our students have the highest chance of success when applying to Oxbridge.
Our statistics speak for themselves.
Statistics from 2024 entry.
- Portal
What's our secret to unparalleled Oxbridge success rates?
The Portal provides the pathway to your dream offer at Oxford or Cambridge. When you enrol on your Programme, you’ll be given access to your personalised Portal which will guide you through our carefully developed curriculum. The Portal is the heart of your Programme.
Your path to Oxbridge is ready and waiting – all you need to do is follow it.
All the Oxford Ancient and Modern History Programme features.
Want to know what you'll get with your Programme? Here's exactly what will be included.
Group Teaching
- Personal Statement Course
- HAT Intensive Course
- Interview Intensive Course
- Weekly Group Workshops
One-To-One Tutoring
- HAT Tuition
- Interview Tuition
- Mock Interviews
- Personal Statement Guidance
- Written Work Support & Guidance
Revision Materials
- HAT Past Papers & Solutions
- Personal Statement Online Course
- The Ultimate Personal Statement Guide
- The Ultimate Oxbridge Interview Guide
Practice Materials
- HAT Mock Papers & Fully Worked Solutions
- Personal Statement Writing
Support & Feedback
- Dedicated Programme Team
- 24/7 Access For Tutor Support
- Full Written Feedback After Each Session
- Post-Session Homework
- Personal Statement Marking
- Introductory Onboarding Session
- Your Personalised Portal
- Assigned Form Mentor
- Unlimited Mentoring
Student Enrichment
- Group Workshops
- Exam Success Online Course
- Recommended Reading List
- Work Experience Support
- The Ultimate Guide To Exam Success
Personal Statement Course
HAT Intensive Course
Interview Intensive Course
Weekly Group Workshops
HAT Tuition
Interview Tuition
Mock Interviews
Personal Statement Guidance
Written Work Support & Guidance
HAT Past Papers and Solutions
Personal Statement Online Course
The Ultimate Personal Statement Guide
The Ultimate Oxbridge Interview Guide
HAT Mock Papers and Fully Worked Solutions
Personal Statement Writing
Dedicated Personal Programme Manager
24/7 Access For Tutor Support
Full Written Feedback After Each Session
Post-Session Homework
Personal Statement Marking
Introductory Onboarding Session
Your Personalised Portal
Assigned Form Mentor
Group Workshops
Exam Success Online Course
Recommended Reading List
Work Experience Support
The Ultimate Guide To Exam Success
We provide a risk-free trial on all of our Programmes. During this period, you can cancel and you will receive a refund as long as you are within your cooling off period and have not exceeded two hours of one-to-one tutoring.
We're confident of your satisfaction with our Programmes. The Programmes are designed from the ground up to help gain you your offer; resulting in a success rate triple the national average. Due to the intensive nature of the Programmes, we are selective with the students we work with to ensure they are fully committed and a viable candidate.
The trial period offers you the chance to ensure you are 100% happy with the service, resources and tutors, whilst also giving us the chance to ensure you are dedicated to the Programme. If, for any reason, you aren't completely satisfied, we'll provide you with a refund provided you are eligible as per our Terms & Conditions. This is our guarantee.
UniAdmissions' Formula For Oxbridge Success
The Programme is a syllabus designed to help get you your dream offer from the moment you enrol.
Over the years, we have been behind hundreds of successful Oxbridge applicants. By improving our syllabus year on year, we’ve gained an incredible insight into what works for an Oxbridge application, and what doesn’t work.
Application Advice
- Programme Team
- 24/7 Tutor Support
- Form Tutor
- Work Exp. Advice
- Group Workshops
- Unlimited Mentoring
Personal Statement
- Unlimited Redrafts
- 1-1 Tutoring
- Intensive Course
- Textbooks
- Reading Lists
HAT
Preparation
- 1-1 Tutoring
- Mock Papers
Oxbridge Interview
- 1-1 Tutoring
- Mock Interviews
- Intensive Course
- Textbooks
- Enrichment Sessions
Get Your Dream Offer
This is the stage that all of your work leads to, but it is not an easy feat. Find out all of the support that you can get to reach this goal within a Premium Programme.
If you are confident in some areas of your application, such as the Personal Statement and Interview, we can also provide Programmes of support for students that cover individual areas of the Ancient and Modern History application.
To discuss your particular needs, reach out to our Admissions Consultants who will help create a plan of support personalised to you.
To get started on your journey with UniAdmissions, you’ll need to arrange to speak with an Admissions Consultant who will assess your application and how viable you are as a candidate.
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We are a private selective Oxbridge preparation school.
Our mission at UniAdmissions is to get every single one of the students we work with each year onto their chosen course at Oxford or Cambridge. Every student applying to study on our Programme goes through an initial assessment with our Admissions team. This is a 30-minute consultation (free of charge) where our team assesses your viability.
We accept students onto our exclusive Programmes based upon the following:
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Whether you have the right academic profile to be realistically considered by Oxford or Cambridge university.
WIDER PROFILE
Whether you have begun to demonstrate the kind of interest that is looked upon favourably by admissions tutors.
ATTITUDE
Whether you are approaching your application and admission to Oxbridge with the right mindset.
TIME COMMITMENT
Applying to Oxbridge takes a significant commitment – if a student cannot commit the time, we cannot work with them.
Learn more about our admissions criteria on our UniAdmissions Students page.
FAQs
Got some questions about the Oxford Ancient and Modern History Premium Programme? You might just find the answer here. If not, you can always reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help!
Does Cambridge have an Ancient and Modern History course?
No, Cambridge only offers a standard History course.
Do I have to sit the HAT?
Applicants for Oxford Ancient and Modern History will need to sit the HAT. Support for the HAT will be included within your programme.
What are the HAT Academies?
The HAT Academies is a set of pre-recorded lectures and videos which take you through the HAT exam from start to finish. These courses serve as a fantastic starting point for your exam and also provide some more advanced tips.
Where do I find the History recommended reading lists?
As with everything else that makes up your Programme, you can find your recommended reading lists on the Preparation Portal under the ‘Extras’ tab.