PGCert in Architectural History at University of Oxford

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in any subject; applicants without previous higher education are also considered, with NVQ level 4 vocational qualifications or at least three years' experience in a conservation-related profession accepted as substitutes. US bachelor's applicants normally need a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0. Applicants need not have studied architectural history but should show prior interest (work, voluntary activity, evening classes, society membership) and a broad knowledge of English political, social and economic history. No GRE or GMAT. Application: three referees (academic preferred), transcripts, personal statement (max 1,000 words) and one essay (max 2,000 words). Deadlines for 2027-28 entry: 27 January 2027 (to be considered for Oxford scholarships) and 2 March 2027 (expected final). English language (higher level): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course start.