What's it like being a MATURE STUDENT at

For more guidance on applying to @oxforduniversity as a mature student, see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/under...

[@User-Lara99]

I really appreciate videos about non-traditional students. I love the guests’ honesty about their apprehensions. Embarking on a significant shift like returning to university can indeed be daunting. As someone who recently enrolled as a mature student myself, their comments resonated, and I genuinely hope they inspire other mature students contemplating a return to higher education. For me, taking the leap has turned out to be one of the most rewarding decisions of my life.

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Thanks Lara!

[@ThinkThunksofReece]

Heyy I just wanted to say thank you for being so transparent & encouraging. During my application process to Cambridge, I watched all your videos on interviews - they were a lifeline! Last week I got an offer, and I know a big reason was because of you!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

That's great - congratulations! Thank you for your kind words.

[@tin5048]

Thank you.

[@maisharahman532]

Loved the video! I wonder whether you guys will delve into this for prospective Masters students as well, if that’s alright to ask x

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Thanks! Will be putting out more content for masters students soon.

[@user-bl7ef2bu6b]

Could you dwell into the new PS system for admissions in the future, please?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Yes, will do. Thanks

[@Baliol81]

I’m interested in reading for a second BA in Classics, particularly at Jesus where Drs. Letts and D’Angnor teach Greek and Latin actively. I’d be a mature student. The students interviewed are graduate students. Has Jesus had mature students read an undergraduate course? Would an application be received well if an applicant disclosed that he/ she wished to study his/ her course with specific professors?

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

HI there, yes, we certainly welcome applications from mature undergrad students. Be careful naming professors you'd like to work with. Your UCAS application will be viewed by all institutions you apply to. If you state that you'd like to work with specific named professors, it may lead other unis to reject your application, for fear that you would not enjoy their course. Also, an Oxford application might get reallocated to another college, who will similarly feel that you don't really want them. Safer is to refer to books you've read by academics at Jesus College on your personal statement. That way you can say how much you took from Prof D'Angour's work, without saying "He's the only person I'd care to be taught by".

[@user-vx5lb2yn7q]

Good evening professor, I am an Italian student. I’ve graduated in Psychology, I was wondering if Oxford offers any post graduate courses related to psychology. I will move to UK soon and I am interested in every university!

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Yes, please see here: www.psy.ox.ac.uk/study/graduate

[@engineeringmadeasy]

Hi, could you please make a video on A Level Resits and applying as a Mature Student? Do I even have chance get accepted in those circumstance? Thanks

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Yes, you certainly stand a chance if you resit A-levels. Provided you obtain the necessary grades for your chosen course. Please see here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/mature-students

[@eternal_riftz8801]

Am curious is it possible to do a 4 year course and finish within 3 or 2 consider some people do finish faster and learn faster than your average peer

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

No, that's not possible. The courses are quite intensive, and I've never known anyone breeze through the early stages.

[@eternal_riftz8801]

@@JesusCollegeOxford1571 because i wil be honest i think 4 years seems alot for someone like me who will turn 22 soon and will apply in september but i guess thats how its run

[@agrimasandhu9877]

Good morning sir I am Agrima from India and want to study law at the undergraduate level, if you could advise me from whom can I get my letter of recommendation written from. As I study in the CBSE board with commerce subjects none of my teachers have much knowledge of experience with law or social science for that matter

[@JesusCollegeOxford1571]

Hi Agrima, if your teachers are able to describe your academic ability and potential in general terms, even if they cannot speak to your capacity to study law, that will be helpful.

[@agrimasandhu9877]

Alright, thank you so much really appreciate your help