‘Honour Maths.’
Those who wish to escape the Classical part of ‘Honour Moderations’ may take instead the Intermediate Examination in ‘Honour Mathematics’ and an ‘Additional Subject’, although this is not often done. The subjects to be offered are (1) Algebra, (2) Trigonometry, (3) Pure and Analytical Geometry, (4) Differential and Integral Calculus, (5) Elements of Mechanics of Solids and Fluids.
Examination in Holy Scripture.
All candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts are required to pass an examination in Holy Scripture. The subjects of the examination are (1) the Gospels of St. Matthew and St. John, and (2) either the subject-matter of the Acts of the Apostles or one of the two Books of Kings. Those who may make objection on religious grounds are allowed to substitute the Phaedo of Plato. In either case, a ‘viva voce’ examination follows. This examination in Holy Scripture may be taken before or with the Intermediate Examination; it must be passed before a candidate for the B.A. is admitted to the Final Examinations.
Those who enjoy Senior standing are exempted from the Intermediate Examination—Pass or Honour—altogether, including also the Examination in Holy Scripture.
‘Final Honour Schools.’
The candidate who has successfully passed the Intermediate Examination, Pass or Honour, is now prepared to proceed to one of the Final Honour Schools leading to the Bachelor’s degree. Of these there are nine:—
- 1. Literae Humaniores.
- 2. Modern History.
- 3. Mathematics.
- 4. Natural Science.
- 5. Jurisprudence.
- 6. Theology.
- 7. Oriental Languages.
- 8. English Language and Literature.
- 9. Modern Languages.
The names themselves will convey some general idea of the subjects to be pursued for each of these ‘Schools’. A few words about the requirements and work to be done for the Final Examination in each of these nine Schools may not be amiss here.
Literae Humaniores.