What is the TSA Oxford?

Oxford Thinking Skills Assessment Home

The TSA (University of Oxford) is a pre-interview admissions test for applicants to undergraduate courses in PPE, E&M, EP and PPP at the University of Oxford. Admissions decisions are complex because candidates come from a wide variety of subject backgrounds, and the study of PPE, E&M, EP or PPP requires a range of abilities. The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) will help tutors to assess whether candidates have the skills and aptitudes that are required to study PPE, E&M, EP or PPP.

Courses Requiring TSA Oxford

University of Oxford (O33)
BC18 Physiology and Psychology
BV15 Physiology and Philosophy
CV85 Psychology and Philosophy
C830 Experimental Psychology (EP)
LN12 Economics and Management (E&M)
L0V0 Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

Test Summary

Number of Papers 2
Paper Format pen & paper test

Timing 2 hours
No. of Questions

Paper 1 - 50 multiple choice questions

Paper 2 - 1 question from a

choice of 3 essay questions

Test Date

4th November 2009