St Hilda's College
Reading lists for incoming undergraduate students can be found below. Please note that for some courses, reading is compulsory and is the subject of assignments that must be completed before the start of term, whilst for other courses, reading is provided as recommended preparation and is optional. Full details can be found within each reading list.
This page will be updated with new reading lists and some subjects may be added at a later date, so you may wish to check this page regularly. If you have any questions you can always email the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Many suggested books can be picked up second hand and from your school or local library.
If you have any questions please contact undergraduate.admissions@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
Please note that a St Hilda's book grant is available. This can be applied for once you start the course.
This page was last updated on 7th July 2026
- Ancient and Modern History
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Classics & CAMES
- Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
- Computer Science
- Economics and Management
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature - will follow via email
- Experimental Psychology
- Geography - will follow in August 2026
- History
- History and Economics
- History and Politics
- Law
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Medicine
- Modern Languages
- French (sole)
- French (joint)
- German (joint)
- Beginners' German (joint)
- Beginner's Italian (joint)
- Linguistics for Modern Languages and Linguistics
- Philosophy for Philosophy and Modern Languages
- Music - offer-holders will be contacted in August, post-confirmation
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Physics
- Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Linguistics