Published by the University of Cambridge, this guide introduces higher education, talks about university life and provides information to help students make informed post-16 subject choices.

The post-16 subject choices that students make can have a major impact on their course and university options. Selective universities such as the University of Cambridge often consider not only the individual subjects, but also the combination of subjects because they prepare students more effectively for those courses. The information in this leaflet is written by the University of Cambridge but will be relevant to other selective universities.

Please note that this is general guidance in the context of the University of Cambridge and you are encouraged to look up courses on the UCAS website or contact universities directly for more detailed, specific and up-to-date information.

This guide helps you understand which degrees are open to you based on your subject choice, particularly at Russell Group universities. It can help you regardless of whether you have a degree in mind or are still exploring. Read about the degrees you are interested in to see what course of action you can take right now to prepare yourself for them. Informed Choices is only a guide, so please check individual universities’ websites for detailed requirements.