Mr Shannon sued the college, claiming a breach of his human rights.

BBC: Damien Shannon

Mr Shannon and the college said they had "resolved the dispute".

BBC: Damien Shannon

In the joint statement, Mr Shannon and the college said court proceedings were now over after "St Hugh's College advocated successfully for the University of Oxford to carry out a review of the present financial guarantee policy".

BBC: Damien Shannon

Damien Shannon, 26, alleged St Hugh's College was discriminating by requiring students to prove they could cover living expenses before offering places.

BBC: Damien Shannon

Mr Shannon wanted the court to order the Oxford University college to remove the financial rule, claiming it contravenes the Human Rights Act, and to allow him to take up his postgraduate place in the next academic year.

BBC: Damien Shannon

Damien Shannon, 26, from Salford had alleged St Hugh's College was discriminating against poorer students.

BBC: Damien Shannon

Mr Shannon claimed he had had an offer of a place withdrawn by the college after he could not prove he had that money available.

BBC: Damien Shannon