This website is run by Oxford University. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- Change colours, contrast, and line spacing
- Navigate the website using the keyboard
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. In addition, major operating systems produce the following guidance:
How accessible is this website?
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
• Date picker buttons and some error messages are not read by screen readers.
• On some pages zooming in will cause text spillage off the screen.
• Some PDFs may not be accessible to a screen reader.
Feedback and contact information
Please contact us if you have an accessibility query including:
• If you are experiencing issues with accessing information or using the website
• If you find an accessibility problem not listed on this statement
• If you have positive feedback on the accessibility considerations made.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Oxford University is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance Status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliance issues listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
When zooming in on the page some content does not magnify with reflow (WCAG: 1.4.10)
Date picker buttons do not have a field label and are not read by screen reader (WCAG: 1.3.1 & 4.1.2)
Some error messages are not read by screen readers. (WCAG: 1.4.1 and 1.3.1)
Some PDFs generated by eVision may not be accessible to a screen reader. (WCAG: 4.1.2).
Information in alternative formats
Students and staff of the University may make use of the free SensusAccess tool on the Bodleian website to convert certain types of files into a more accessible format, such as accessible text, audio, e-book or digital braille. If you need further information or wish to discuss provision of an alternative format, please contact the Student Systems Support Centre
Disproportionate burden
At this time we make no claims of disproportionate burden.
Content that’s not within scope of the accessibility regulations
At this time we believe all content is in scope.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We want our website to offer the best experience possible for all of our users. In addition to implementing fixes for the issues identified, we are working in several other ways:
- we plan to train members of student systems in how make accessible content
- we are revising our software development workflow to ensure that new functionality is designed, developed and tested with accessibility in mind
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 6th October 2020. It was last reviewed on 5th January 2024.
This website was last tested on the 6th October 2020. The test was carried out by Student Systems and students with disabilities.
