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Economics and Management

University of Oxford
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Overview
Oxford's BA in Economics and Management uses the UK UCAS undergraduate process: strong academic grades are required, a mandatory TARA admissions test is used, and the UCAS personal statement matters. The program does not use a portfolio or written work submission.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

This course does not ask for a portfolio or written work; Oxford says no written work is needed for Economics and Management.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeMedium

Oxford wants clear evidence of motivation for studying businesses and the economy, plus engagement with the subject and the ability to explain ideas clearly.

Bar to clear: Clear, subject-focused UCAS personal statement

Academics & GPAHigh

Academic attainment is central: Oxford lists a very high offer standard and says final decisions use academic record and predicted results, with Maths required.

Bar to clear: A*AA with Maths at A or A*

Test scoresHigh

All applicants must take the TARA admissions test; if English is not your first language, Oxford also requires an accepted English-language test score.

Bar to clear: TARA required; IELTS 7.5 overall, 7.0 per component if needed

Application components

UCAS personal statementPredicted grades / academic recordTARA admissions testEnglish language test report (if required)
How to stand out
→Show a sharp reason for choosing economics and management, not generic business interest.
→Demonstrate analytical thinking with examples of problem-solving or quantitative work.
→Aim well above the minimum academic offer, especially in Mathematics.
→Prepare specifically for TARA critical thinking and problem-solving.
→If you need an English test, target a score comfortably above the minimum threshold.
Source confidence
96%Well sourced
Sources
Economics and Management | Oxford University
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/economics-and-management
Official course page with entry grades, TARA requirement, no written work, and applicant qualities.
Undergraduate Admissions Criteria | Department of Economics
www.economics.ox.ac.uk/undergraduate-admissions-criteria
Official department page describing admission criteria and the qualities sought for Economics and Management.
UCAS application | Oxford University
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying/guide-for-applicants/ucas-application
Official guidance on the UCAS application, personal statement, academic record, and predicted grades.
Admissions tests | Oxford University
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying/guide-for-applicants/admissions-tests
Official list confirming Economics and Management requires TARA.
English language and visa requirements | Oxford University
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying/for-international-students/english-language-requirements-visas
Official English language score thresholds for applicants who need to meet Oxford's language requirement.
Summary table of admissions requirements | Oxford University
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/admissions-requirements/summary-table-of-admissions-requirements
Official summary showing A*AA, Maths requirement, and TARA for Economics and Management.
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