The Cambridge application process is slightly different to other universities. You still need to apply through UCAS, however, at Cambridge the process starts earlier to give us time to collect and consider all of the application information.
Can you apply to University without using UCAS?
Applying to University without UCAS won’t affect your chances of securing a place on the course of your choice. Follow our handy guide below on how to apply to Clearing without UCAS.
Does Cambridge use UCAS?
Applications to UCAS are made online through the UCAS Hub. Click ‘Apply 2023’ for application for 2023 entry or 2024 deferred entry to the University of Cambridge.
Does Cambridge need UCAS points?
Typical offers are 40-42 points out of 45, with 776 in Higher Level subjects. Some Colleges may require 777 and/or a higher points total for some courses and applicants may be required to achieve 7 in particular subjects.
Can anyone apply Cambridge?
To be eligible to apply, you must: Be eligible for UK home fee status. Be a student at a state school or college in the UK. Be intending to make an application to Cambridge in October 2022.
Is it better to apply through UCAS or directly to the university?
Applying through their own system instead of going through UCAS can be beneficial and have many advantages including: Quicker response time on the decision of your application. More affordable (Most are free!)
Do all UK universities use UCAS?
Since the vast majority of UK universities and higher education colleges use the UCAS service, most students planning to study for an undergraduate degree in the UK must apply through UCAS – including home students and international students.
What do you need for a Cambridge application?
Cambridge usually requires A*A*A for most sciences courses and A*AA for arts courses or 40–42 in the IB, including core points, with 776 at Higher Level. AAA is usually required at Advanced Higher grade, for students in Scotland.
What are 112 UCAS points?
There are many different ways of achieving 112 UCAS Tariff points.
- 3 A-levels – Grades BBC, or A*CD.
- 2 A-levels plus 2 AS – Grades BB+bb, or AB+cc.
- 2 A-levels plus 1 AS plus Extended Project – Grades BB+b+C, or AB+a+D.
- 1 A-level plus BTEC Diploma – Grades B+DM, or D+DD.
- BTEC Extended Diploma – Grades DMM.
What do I need to do to get into Cambridge?
7 tips for getting into Cambridge
- Check the specific subject requirements of your course.
- Aim to get the best possible grades you can throughout your studies.
- Think about the long-term plan.
- Prepare for your admissions test.
- Get relevant work experience.
- Invest plenty of time into writing your personal statement.
Is it easier to get into Oxford or Cambridge?
Oxford and Cambridge are highly competitive, and unfortunately, you can only apply to one per year. According to these acceptance numbers, Cambridge appears to be the easier to get accepted.
Can I get into uni with 120 UCAS points?
According to reports from UCAS, most business-related courses require BBB at A-Level which brings a total of 120 UCAS points. On the other hand, law related courses will usually ask for ABB at A-Level which amounts to 128 UCAS points.
Do you need 4 A Levels to get into Cambridge?
It’s not a stand-alone subject: it’s an addition to Maths. This. You don’t need 4 a levels to get in – this is repeatedly stated by Cambridge in all their materials. They do have to say this as not all schools will make it easy for students to start up with 4 A Levels.
Does Cambridge look at GCSEs?
Yes, your grades will need to really dazzle. GCSEs are seen as evidence of work ethic – and you need a really strong one of those to cope with studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Our guesstimate is that the average successful applicant has around eight 8/9 grade GCSEs under their belt.
How can I increase my chances of getting into Cambridge?
6 top tips for winning a place at Oxford or Cambridge:
- Act quickly. Unlike all other universities, the deadline for Oxbridge applications is October, almost a year before the course starts.
- Do your research.
- Create a perfect personal statement.
- Prepare for the admissions tests.
- Be interview ready.
- Be flexible.
Do Cambridge accept lower grades?
No. Oxford and Cambridge don’t guarantee places like that. In most cases, if not all, applicants will be required to take subject-specific tests set by the two universities, as part of the application process. It’s highly unlikely that anyone with four A*s will not do well in these, but it’s possible.
Do universities care about UCAS?
Many universities and colleges set a combination of entry requirements. This could be a specific qualification, subject, or grade, or a certain grade in a certain subject (or subjects) relevant to the course you’re applying for. Some universities and colleges use UCAS Tariff points in their entry requirements.
Can I apply to UCL without UCAS?
It is not possible to apply to UCL without completing a UCAS application. Our application deadline for most courses is 6pm (UK time) on 25 January 2023. The deadline for our Medicine course is 6pm (UK time) on 15 October 2022.
Do universities check UCAS?
First we match them to exam entry records and to the qualifications you list on your application. If your application info doesn’t match your results, there might be a delay in the outcome of your offer. 2. Then we send them on to the unis, colleges, and conservatoires you’re holding offers with.
Do GCSEs count as UCAS?
It’s likely that universities will look at your GCSE grades for indication of your academic ability as AS Levels no longer count towards your final grade. While your GCSEs do not count towards your UCAS point total some universities will ask for specific ones.
Do GCSEs carry UCAS points?
Do GCSEs count for UCAS points? Unfortunately, UCAS clarifies that their Tariff points do not apply to Level 2 qualifications, including GCSEs. However, that doesn’t mean that those grades don’t count. Firstly, some A-level courses either require specific GCSE grades to enrol or greatly recommend them.