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Oxford's course page for Economics and Management says all applicants must take the Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA). The entry requirement is A*AA at A level including Mathematics at grade A or above, or IB 39 including core points with 766 at Higher Level. Mathematics is a required subject. The application deadline was 6pm (BST) on 15 October 2026 and has now passed for this cycle.
Grades Oxford asks for
A-levels AAA including Mathematics at grade A or above; Advanced Highers AA/AAB; IB 39 (including core points) with 766 at Higher Level; BTEC National Extended Diploma with grades DDD plus A-level grade A in Maths. Oxford says that wherever possible, grades are considered in the context in which they have been achieved.
Subjects you need
Mathematics is required: to A-level (grade A* or A), Advanced Higher (grade A), Higher Level in the IB (score 6 or 7) or another equivalent.
The TARA
All applicants must take the Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA) as part of their application. For the 2027-entry cycle Oxford listed the test dates as 12-16 October 2026, registration (account creation, access arrangements and bursary requests) opening 1 June 2026 at 3pm UK time, and the test booking window as 20 July to 28 September 2026 (6pm UK time). Those dates have now passed. Candidates applying only to Oxford for Economics and Management, and not to any other university course that requires the TARA, do not need to complete the Writing Task module; they may finish after the 40-minute Critical Thinking module and the 40-minute Problem Solving module. Oxford points applicants to the UAT-UK website for when and how to book, access arrangements and bursaries, preparation and what to expect on the day.
Written work and interviews
You do not need to submit any written work as part of an application for this course. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to at least one online interview; interviews are expected to take place in December.
Applicant numbers
Oxford's course page gives these figures, as a 3-year average for 2023-25: 18% of applicants interviewed, 5% successful, and an intake of 82.
Sources
Admissions decisions are made by Oxford's colleges, so check your chosen college's page and Oxford's course page for current requirements before you apply.
Last verified: 19 October 2026
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- Admissions tests for 2027 entry
- Deadlines for 2027 entry
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FAQs
Do I need to take the TARA to apply for Economics and Management at Oxford?
Oxford's course page says all applicants must take the Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA). If Oxford Economics and Management is your only course that requires the TARA, you do not need to complete the Writing Task module. The 2027-entry test dates were 12-16 October 2026 and have now passed.
What A-levels do I need for Economics and Management at Oxford?
The entry requirement is A*AA including Mathematics at grade A or above. Mathematics is a required subject.