University

Researching & choosing university courses

Informed Choices

This website helps you to understand which A level subject combinations open up different degrees - https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/

Studying overseas

Search for courses and universities overseas - https://astarfuture.co.uk/

Australia and New Zealand

https://studyoptions.com/ or download the pdf guide here

United States

Homerton College, University of Cambridge presentation to Year 10, 14 May 2025

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Sutton Trust Contextual Offers Tool

What are contextual admissions and offers?

Contextual admissions: Where the background of a university applicant is considered as part of the admissions process. This can include giving students from underrepresented backgrounds guaranteed interviews or extra considerations.

Contextual offers: Where the background of a university applicant is considered as part of the admissions process and leads to reduced grade requirements for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Sutton Trust have collected information from many of the top universities across the UK so students can easily see which leading universities are offering contextual offers and the criteria they are using.

Note: Not all UK universities are included in the tool – this is because they might not offer contextual offers or this information is not publicly available. You should speak to the university directly or ask about contextual offers when on open-day visits.

Super-curricular activities

When you are applying to university it's very important to be able to show how you have developed your interest in the subject through super-curricular activities. This guidance, from the University of Cambridge, provides information on why this is important, what admissions tutors are looking for, and a host of resources to help you find suitable activities for a range of courses. Look at the Univeritsy of Oxford's Resource Bank too.

UCAS Scholarships, bursaries & grants search tool

Explore scholarships, bursaries, and grants matched to your background, achievements, or chosen course, and get support for your study and living costs.

Preparing for your university interview

See how University of Cambridge advise candidates to prepare for their university interview, by clicking on the image.