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What to expect in your subject

We’ve asked our interviewing tutors to give you an idea of what to expect, from the logistics in your subject to the kinds of questions you’ll be asked.

Click on the images below to read what our tutors have to say about interviews in your subject at Hertford. If you have any questions about the interview process, or if you encounter any problems with your interview (technical or otherwise), please do not contact the tutors directly. You can send any questions, queries or concerns to Alfie Deere-Hall, our Admissions Officer, by emailing undergraduate.admissions@hertford.ox.ac.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Law & joint schools

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Modern Languages & joint schools

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