Critical reasoning and analytical writing for Humanities applicants.
Applicants for History, PPE, Law, English and related Humanities courses where critical reasoning is the discriminator.
Registration opens late August through your school or test centre. The test is sat in late October or early November.
Read broadly. Build a written argument every week.
Drill critical reasoning question sets weekly.
Write three timed essays per week. Have each marked.
4 core areas
Spotting the unstated premise an argument depends on.
Distinguishing correlation, causation and anecdote.
Structuring a persuasive case in 30 minutes.
Acknowledging and dismantling opposing views with care.
It is closest in spirit to the TSA. Format details vary by university. always cross-check against the official admissions page.
Section A, partly. Section B requires weeks of regular writing practice and feedback.
Several Humanities entrance tests have been restructured since 2024. Confirm the test your target university now uses before committing to a preparation plan.
Take the 20-minute diagnostic. receive a personalised report identifying your strongest and weakest topics.