Subject Masterclasses
The University of Cambridge Admissions Office Subject Masterclasses 2012.
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?
The Masterclasses for 2012 are taking place as follows:
Saturday 23rd June:
Archaeology and Anthropology: (11am - 3.30pm, Mill Lane Lecture Theatres)
Medicine: (11am - 3.30pm, Mill Lane Lecture Theatres)
Saturday 30th June:
Politics: (11am - 3.30pm, Faculty of Law)
Languages and Linguistics: (11am - 3.30pm, Faculty of Law)
Saturday 7th July:
Psychology: (11am - 3.30pm, Faculty of Law)
Mathematics: (11am - 3.30pm, Faculty of Law)
How do I book?
There are approximatley 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 / Looked after Children / those from families in receipt of Income Support.
| Date | Masterclass | Booking page link |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 23rd June | Archaeology and Anthropology | BOOKING PAGE |
| Saturday 23rd June | Medicine | FULLY BOOKED |
| Saturday 30th June | Politics | BOOKING PAGE |
| Saturday 30th June | Languages and Linguistics | BOOKING PAGE |
| Saturday 7th July | Psychology | BOOKING PAGE |
| Saturday 7th July | Mathematics | BOOKING PAGE |
Full joining instructions and travel information will be available on this website, and sent out to delegates approximately one week before each Masterclass.
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. |
The Subject Masterclasses are funded with support from the Sutton Trust