Applying to St Hugh’s for Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics (PPL)
Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics (PPL) are closely interrelated disciplines, so studying a combination of them allows students to explore different aspects of each subject, resulting in a very varied and dynamic course. St Hugh’s welcomes applications from candidates wishing to read Experimental Psychology or PPL (Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics). Students wishing to read PPL may study any two of the three subjects.
In addition to a very good academic record, tutors are keen to see whether you appreciate the scope of the two subjects which you have chosen to apply for. They will also want to check whether you can evaluate evidence and are able to consider issues from different perspectives.
It’s important also to have a capacity for logical and creative thinking, appreciate the importance of empirical evidence in supporting arguments, and have an ability to cope with the demands of the course.
Applying to St Hugh’s for Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics (PPL)
Any A-level or equivalent subjects are acceptable, but Mathematics and a science are recommended for Psychology. A lively interest in the sciences is assumed in candidates for Physiology, who are normally expected to have shown ability in more than one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Professor Asifa Majid FBA Professor Adrian W Moore FBA Dr Jordan Bell
Course Information
Psychology and Philosophy: CV85
Psychology and Linguistics: CQ81
Philosophy and Linguistics: VQ51
On average, St Hugh’s accepts 6 PPL students per year.
A-levels: A*AA
Advanced Highers: AA/AAB
International Baccalaureate (IB): 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL
Any other equivalent qualification: View information on other UK qualifications, and international qualifications
For Psychology, it is highly recommended for candidates to have studied one or more science subjects (which can include Psychology) or Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent. For Linguistics, it is helpful for candidates to have studied English Language, Mathematics, a science or any other language.
All candidates must take the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) as part of their application. Candidates applying for course combinations including Linguistics are no longer required to sit the Linguistics section of the MLAT.
All the information you need to arrange to take your test as well as how best to prepare can be found on your test page.
You do not need to submit written work as part of an application for this course.
