Cambridge Pre-Us
Facts about Pre-U: who they are for, subjects, what's involved in taking one, and assessment and grades.
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Cambridge Pre-Us
Facts about Pre-U: who they are for, subjects, what's involved in taking one, and assessment and grades.
Career goals: Doctor
Long hours, intense studying, and the small case of confronting illness and death each day. No wonder medicine has a competitive and demanding reputation.
Career goals: Nurse
Nurse Ewout talks switching paths to enter nursing, the different opportunities it can afford you, the profession's changing image, and more.
Career Goals: Playwright/Theatre director
How do you turn a passion for words into a career? London playwright and theatre director Lynette did just that, after finding inspiration from one author while studying English at university.
Career goals: Press officer
If a company or brand does something significant in the world but no one hears it, did it really happen?
Career support at university
University is a critical time for developing your future career. As an international student in the UK, you can access a wealth of support from your university and their dedicated careers teams. You’ll be able to get help on everything from improving your job application process, finding work experience while you’re studying, or getting a graduate role in your chosen industry.
Careers planner for 16 – 18s
Sixth form is full of big and exciting future decisions for Year 12 and 13 students. Use our free careers planner to help set them on a path to a bigger, brighter future.
Case studies: apprenticeships
Discover real-life stories from current apprentices, including how they landed the role and what day-to-day life as an apprentice is like.
Case study: Educational publisher
How a leading educational publisher connected with thousands of students, before they set foot on campus
Celebrating Apprenticeships
We were delighted to host our Celebrating Apprenticeships event at Mansion House, joined by over 150 employers, training providers, EPAOs, government officials, and apprentices, sharing insights and celebrating the apprenticeship community.
Changing or leaving your course
If you decide you no longer want to study, or you’d like to transfer to a new university or course, there’s a lot to consider.
Charlie, Level 4 historic environment advice assistant apprentice
Charlie Field is working towards a Level 4 historic environment advice assistant apprenticeship with Historic England, the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. He is based in Cambridge.
Chemical engineering personal statement guide
Build a personal statement that contains all the right elements by making it personal, relevant, and reflective.
Chemistry personal statement guide
Want to find the right formula for a chemistry personal statement that will achieve the reaction you're hoping for? The two key elements are passion and personal – here's how to get the right mix.
Children's nurse
Children’s nurses work as part of a supportive and inspiring team to provide young patients and their families with the vital care and compassion they need.
Choosing a university for postgraduate study
Things to consider when choosing a university for postgraduate study include the size, location, reputation, rankings, and more.