The English Literature Admissions Test (also known as ELAT) is a subject specific admissions test, used as part of the admissions process for undergraduate courses in English Language and Literature, combined English and Modern Languages and Classics and English at the University of Oxford.
The ELAT is usually held pre-interview stage, at the beginning of November. Results are issued in mid-January. As of 2009, results are only available via ELAT Results Online.
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The ELAT was developed by Cambridge Assessment in partnership with the University of Oxford. The test was trialled in 2006 and became part of the admissions process in 2007.
The ELAT is a 90 minute test, which seeks to measure those skills needed to succeed on English or English-related degree courses. It assesses students’ ability in the key skill of close reading of unfamiliar literary material. It consists of five or six literary extracts, from poetry, prose or drama. Candidates write one essay comparing two or three of the passages. Applicants are expected to comment on elements such as the language, imagery, allusion, syntax, form and structure of the passages. Marks are not awarded for references to other texts or authors, or for applying theoretical frameworks.
The ELAT is only one of the elements used to decide whether to invite candidates for interview.[1]
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