On this page you can find out more information about becoming a Student Ambassador for the English Faculty.
Ambassadors are welcome to choose to be involved with any or all of the below opportunities, and if you’re interested in applying, I would be grateful if you could specify the types of outreach events you might be interested in on your application form.
Creating digital resources for blog and website
We’d love to feature current students in our Spotlight on Students section of the English Faculty website. You might write about your experience of the application process, what inspired you to study English at Oxford, or any advice you’d give to prospective students.
You can also contribute to our Literature for Life blog, which gives potential applicants a taste of English at Oxford. Posts can take many forms, whether that be a ‘Day in the Life’ account or reflections on an event you’ve attended, or myth-busting FAQs, or short reviews of texts you’ve enjoyed and think 16-18-year-olds might find inspiring.
We’re looking to feature ambassadors from every year of study, including postgraduates. If you have a unique perspective or experience, we especially want to hear from you!
Students can also help create content for our social media channels, such as videos or infographics. Most videos can be filmed on your phone, but we can also support you with professional filming and equipment in the faculty for more polished content.
Make sure to indicate on your application form if you’re interested in helping with this, so the Outreach Co-Ordinator can reach out!
Open Days
The English Faculty runs three main Open Days throughout the academic year, in line with the centrally-organised University programme. Two of these take place in late June/ early July and one takes place in September. The English Faculty runs an additional State School Open Day, usually in February or March each year, which is invite-only and operates in a much more structured way, giving attendees the chance to visit a college for lunch and take part in an informal Q&A session.
Want to get involved, but aren’t sure about the role? Email our Outreach Co-Ordinator at outreach@ell.ox.ac.uk to find out more!
