The A-Level (or equivalent) subject choices that your make in Year 11 can have a major impact on your course and university options. Selective universities often consider not only the individual subjects, but also the combination of subjects.

At the University of Cambridge, many of our courses require applicants to have taken certain subjects, or combinations of subjects, because they prepare students more effectively for those courses.
 

General information Course-specific information
Cambridge University Subject Guidance Booklet
See pages 8-12 in particular.

Christ's subject pages 
If you're planning to apply to Christ's, it's important to read the relevant subject page. Each one has a 'how to apply' section which includes any subject requirements or advice. For quick reference, these links take you to the relevant information on each page:

Cambridge Admissions course pages
See the information at the Entry requirements tab.

 

Christ's regular webinar on Post-16 subject choices

If you are reading this while you are in Year 10 or Year 11, do consider signing up for our regular webinar on Post-16 subject choices. These are scheduled regularly from February - August.

If you're not in England or Wales, the table below sets out the relevant school years / ages:

England and Wales Scotland Northern Ireland Non-UK
Webinar suitable for Year 10 and Year 11 Webinar suitable for S3 and S4.
Students from Scotland are welcome to attend but please be aware that the webinar will focus on A level and IB choices specifically.		 Webinar suitable for Year 11 and Year 12.
Students from Northern Ireleand are welcome to attend but please be aware that the session will focus on A level and IB choices specifically.

Webinar suitable for students aged 14 - 16 AND planning to take one of

  • International A-Levels
  • the International Baccalaureate

Please note that the webinar does not cover other qualifications.


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