We run regular webinars in addition to our open days for students considering an application. Most of these are from February to August, but our session on post-16 subject choices also runs at other times. You can find out more about each of our webinars, and book onto them, below.
As long as you have an internet connection, you can access the webinars from a fixed computer, a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone!
The host was incredibly helpful and detailed, and presented lots of information in a way that was still entertaining and never boring. This event has made me more confident and knowledgeable about Cambridge and their application process, and has made it something to really look forward to.
Regular Webinars We Offer
You can view the information for each of our regular webinars below. This includes who they're aimed at, what they cover and when the next session will be with a booking link.
If you find the time or day or day of the week for an advertised webinar inconvenient, note that over time we will provide some variations in the scheduling of our webinars and ensure that at least some of each type of webinar are scheduled at times and days accessible to long-distance international students and students with religious or other commitments. Between January and August 2024, we ran 27 regular webinars, to give you an idea!
Students from outside the UK are advised to also book a place for the Christ's International Webinars in July as well as other online events for international students.
Do you record webinars?
These regular webinars are intended as live events, so please sign up if you are interested in attending live. If you can't make one, please sign up for the next one! All those who attend the live webinar after booking will receive a follow-up email with further advice, guidance, resources and links to help you continue your research.
Our webinars allow you to type questions into the Q&A throughout the session, but your camera and microphone will not be enabled.
How do I book?
Once you have registered for a webinar by completing the relevant booking form, you will get an email with details of how to join the webinar. At the time of the webinar you then need to click on the link and enter the password provided in the same email.
Please do not share the joining details - if a friend would also like to take part, ask them to do their own registration.
Tip: remember to check your email carefully when booking, otherwise you won't receive the details if you mistype it. Also check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive the booking confirmation.
Super useful! Definitely one of the clearest guides to choosing A-level subjects and makes the whole thing so much less intimidating. Thank you!
Subject Matters: Your Post-16 Subject Choices
Who for?
Students in Year 10-11 England/Wales, Year 11-12 Northern Ireland, S3-S4 Scotland; and, any parents, carers, teachers, advisers and any supports of young people in this age group. Students from outside of the UK in this age group (equivalent e.g. US grades 9-10) are also welcome if they are planning to take A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate.
What's covered?
This session provides information, advice and guidance about what subject combinations and qualifications to consider in order to make competitive applications to top universities in the future. We want to ensure all young people are equipped with the information on what to think about, where to find more information, and how university options translate into careers, so that they can make informed choices for their future.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly between January-November. The next session(s) take place on:
TBC
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
Cambridge for Beginners
Who for?
Students in Year 11-12 England/Wales, Year 12-13 Northern Ireland, S4-S5 Scotland, and students from outside of the UK in this age group (equivalent e.g. US grades 10-11).
For students applying to university in October 2025 for entry in October 2026 (or 2027 deferred entry).
What's covered?
If we ask how much you already know about studying at / applying to Cambridge on a scale of 1-10 and your answer would be 4 or less, this introductory session is for you.
This session may be especially helpful if you are the first in your family to apply to university or if you come from a background where not many apply to university.
The webinar will cover the basics and give you information about next steps for finding out more. As the webinar will not cover additional info for international students, if you are from outside the UK, you are still welcome but please also come to an international webinar.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly between January-August. The next session(s) take place on:
15 January 2025 at 16:30 (UK time) - Book a place
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
Christ's: Grounds and Facilities
Who for?
For students applying to university in October 2025 for entry in October 2026 (or 2027 deferred entry).
This is usually students in Year 11-12 England/Wales, Year 12-13 Northern Ireland, S4-S5 Scotland, and students from outside of the UK in this age group (equivalent e.g. US grades 10-11), if they're in school.
What's covered?
This webinar is an online visit to the College. We show you a map and lots of photos of the grounds and facilities, talking you through what you are seeing. This includes a wider variety of facilities (including some that aren't on the main site) you might not see on an open day tour! There will be an opportunity to type questions for us to answer as well.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly between January-August, and is also included as part of our October Open Day. The next session(s) take place on:
14 January 2025 at 16:30 (UK time) - Book a place
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
Personal Statements & Competitive Applications
Who for?
For students applying to university in October 2025 for entry in October 2026 (or 2027 deferred entry).
This is usually students in Year 11-12 England/Wales, Year 12-13 Northern Ireland, S4-S5 Scotland, and students from outside of the UK in this age group (equivalent e.g. US grades 10-11), if they're in school.
What's covered?
This session will focus on supercurricular activities, the personal statement and using these to help make a competitive application. It will give students an understanding of what each of these are and how these activities and the statement fit into the admissions process, as well as elements of a strong personal statement. Students will also receive advice on where to look for ideas and further research beyond this session. This session would be useful to any student planning to make an application to selective UK universities such as but not only Cambridge.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly between April-August. The next session(s) take place on:
TBC
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
NEW: Student Finance Explained
Who for?
Aimed at Home fee status (UK) students in Year 12 England/Wales, Year 13 Northern Ireland, S5 Scotland, plus parents, carers and other supporters. Those in the school years above and below these, and teachers, are also welcome if they feel it would be beneficial.
What's covered?
We understand that funding university can cause stress and concern for young people and their supporters, but it needn't do so! This session will explain how student finance works in the UK including how much you might expect to receive, how it's paid to you and how it's paid back. We'll also talk about what kinds of costs you might expect in going to university, as well as possible sources of funding beyond student finance loans/grants, and an overview of the support you could receive if you study at Cambridge.
We hope that at the end of the session, you will feel more informed and able to take your next steps in research for applying to university!
Book a place
Sessions take place a few times per year; this is a new session for 2025. The next session(s) take place on: TBC
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once. Information will be as up to date as it can be at the time of the session.
I found the event extremely helpful- I thought that the Q+A mechanism was very well thought through and delivered (unlike many other online sessions). Also, slides sent out afterwards were very gratefully received!
I thought that the advice given about the personal statement was realistic and relatable, particularly the giving of examples to help demonstrate advice which is often repeated but never explained.
Thanks so much to Ellie, Kristy and Fran!
