Undergraduate

Subject Masterclasses

The University of Cambridge Admissions Office Subject Masterclasses 2013.

Subject Masterclasses are aimed at academically able Year 12 students from any school/college. They are subject-specific classes, which offer students a true flavour of undergraduate study and an introduction to the University of Cambridge.

What are they?

The Masterclasses aim to provide students with an opportunity to explore topics of interest beyond what is covered within the A Level syllabus and to offer the chance to experience typical first-year undergraduate teaching at Cambridge.

Each masterclass includes:

• A minimum of two taster lectures delivered by leading academic members of staff from the University.
• The opportunity to discuss and ask questions.
• An introduction to the Admissions Process, by a University Admissions Tutor.
• The opportunity to hear about life as a Cambridge student, from a current undergraduate.

When are they?

Subject Masterclass take place on a selection of Saturdays between February and April. All Masterclasses start at 11am and finish at 3.30pm. Locations vary for each date, so please see the table below for venue and booking status.

How do I book?

There are approximately 200 places for each class, open to both individuals and small school/college groups. There is a small charge for standard places, and limited free places for those in receipt of Discretionary Learner Support / Children in Care / those from families in receipt of Income Support.

Please Note: The all Masterclasses are now fully booked.  To be added to a waiting list please send an email to masterclasses@cao.cam.ac.uk stating the Masterclass you wish to attend, you will only be contacted should a place become available.

As of 30 January the Medicine waiting list is closed.

Date	Masterclass	Location	Booking link
Saturday 20 April	Engineering	Engineering Department	FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 20 April	Human, Social and Political Science	Engineering Department	FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 27 April	Law	Law Faculty	FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 27 April	Medicine	Law Faculty	FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 27 April	Psychology	Law Faculty	FULLY BOOKED

Full joining instructions and travel information will be available on this website, and sent out to delegates approximately two weeks before each Masterclass.

The Subject Masterclasses are funded with support from the Sutton Trust For more details on the work of the Sutton Trust to improve educational opportunities for young people from non-privileged backgrounds and increase social mobility, please visit the Sutton Trust website at: www.suttontrust.com.