Role of the Universities Decide on course content Organise lectures, seminars, classes, practicals Set and mark examinations Award degrees
Differ in terms of: Differ in terms of: - Accommodation
- Appearance
- Facilities
- Location
- Size (number of students)
Research
(Cambridge only) (Cambridge only)
Used to collect information not on the UCAS application Ensures consistent information about all our applicants Completed online, in multiple sessions if you want
Applicants who have: Applicants who have: chosen a subject that truly engages them complimentary interests and aptitude for our courses and teaching methods a strong record in examinations an excellent school/college reference the potential to succeed at the highest academic level vocational commitment (where appropriate)
We treat each applicant as an individual We treat each applicant as an individual Academic record (e.g. GCSEs, AS and A Levels) School or college reference Personal statement Submitted written work (where requested) Test results (where applicable) Performance at interview
Cambridge: ’essential’, ‘highly desirable’, ‘desirable’ and ‘useful’ A Level subjects for some of our courses. Cambridge: ’essential’, ‘highly desirable’, ‘desirable’ and ‘useful’ A Level subjects for some of our courses. Oxford: ‘essential’, ‘highly recommended’ and ‘helpful’. These subjects include: Chemistry, English Literature, History, Languages, Music, Mathematics and Physics. Other subjects that also facilitate course choice include Further Mathematics and Biology. Please see Undergraduate Prospectus for further guidance.
School/college reference School/college reference - How do we use them?
- Why are they useful/important?
Personal statement - How do we use them?
- What should they include?
Cambridge Cambridge Bio-Medical Admissions Test (BMAT) Cambridge Law Test Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) College tests
What are interviewers looking for? What are interviewers looking for? - Your academic ability and potential to thrive at Cambridge
- Your self-motivation, commitment and passion for your chosen subject
- Your ability to think independently and critically
- No trick questions!
Format Format What will I be asked about? - Focused and challenging questions, typical of teaching and learning at Cambridge/Oxford
- New approaches to existing knowledge and problem-solving questions
After Interview Successful application Unsuccessful application Application placed in the ‘pool’
One applicant in four receives an offer, but … One applicant in four receives an offer, but … Every year more than 10,000 unsuccessful applicants go on to achieve three or more A grades at A level We would take more applicants if there were places available Competition is tough and our decisions are very difficult to make Not receiving an offer is not the end of the world!
Challenging, stimulating courses Top-rated teaching by top-rated lecturers Unique system featuring extensive small group teaching Superb facilities and unparalleled levels of student support
Tutorials / supervisions Tutorials / supervisions One tutor + usually two students Exams: end of year, rather than termly Degree classification based on exams
Academic Academic Pastoral Bursary Schemes Students supporting students University Counselling Services Disability Resource Centre (DRC)
College community Cambridge University Students’ Union – CUSU Nightlife College and University societies - Sport at every level
- Music and drama
Cambridge Cambridge Teachers’ Conference, 3-5 April 2011 HE Advisers’ Conference,12-13 September 2011 Oxford Oxford Regional Teachers‘ Conferences 2011, June- July 2011
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