Foundation Year Programme at Cambridge

Supports students at risk

The Foundation Year in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a stepping stone to study at Cambridge. If you've experienced educational disadvantages, this free course will prepare you to study at university. Have circumstances prevented you from reaching your academic potential? If you want to study a degree in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, the Foundation Year can help you get there. The aim of the course is to prepare you to study a degree at Cambridge. It is a full-time, residential programme. The programme offers a challenging academic curriculum. It will broaden and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. You'll get to experience Cambridge's teaching methods and educational community. On the course, you'll live and study in Cambridge, alongside our other students. You'll also be part of a College community and can join the University's student societies.

Overview

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, East of England, United Kingdom

Full-time

English

Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Politics, Education, Economics & Econometrics, Law / Legal Studies, English, Art & Design, Classics & Ancient History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Modern Languages & Literatures, History & Archaeology

Detailed Information

Admission

If shortlisted for interview, you will need to take a written assessment. You will be given details in your interview invitation. You do not need to register for the Foundation Year admission assessment. There are no charges. Find out more and access a sample paper from the Foundation Year website.

Qualifications

These criteria reflect experiences that have been shown to negatively impact educational attainment. The combination of such factors has also been shown to have a cumulative impact. They are a gateway to consideration for this programme. Places are awarded on academic suitability. Check your eligibility by carefully consulting the list below. You should then read the Full Eligibility Guidelines for further guidance. In some circumstances, you may need to provide evidence. Additional guidance is available for Mature Students and Refugees and Asylum Seekers. You are automatically eligible and don't have to meet criteria from the categories below if you are: care-experienced (currently in local authority care or have been in care while in education) a refugee; an asylum-seeker; from a forced migration background.

Procedure

Before applying, you need to check that you have, or are likely to achieve, the right grades in suitable qualifications. The Cambridge Foundation Year uses UCAS Tariff Points for admissions.All applicants for this course must apply via UCAS by 29 January 2025 (6pm UK time).

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.

Foundation Year Programme at Cambridge

Overview

Detailed Information

Application Requirements