Year 12 Subject Masterclasses

Are you a year 12/S5 student, looking to get a deeper insight into a subject you’re thinking of studying at University? If so, why not apply to one of our Subject Masterclasses!

Pembroke will be offering range of Subject Masterclasses in April 2024, giving attendees the opportunity to explore their subject in more depth, gain insight into what it is like to study at Cambridge, learn about the admissions process in more detail, and meet current staff and students. The sessions will also include an Admissions talk giving advice and guidance on how to maximise your chances in the admissions process. The Subject Masterclasses will be held in-person events at Pembroke College, Cambridge. 

Dates

• Saturday 6th April 2024
• Saturday 13th April 2024

Subjects on offer:

Please see below for a list of subjects on offer, including eligibility criteria for each subject. More subjects may be added in due course so please keep an eye on this page! The following table details which grades you should be 'on track' to achieve and if there are any subject requirements in order to attend this masterclass event. 

How to apply:

Applications for our 2024 subject masterclasses are now closed. 

Please note that the application form asks for some sensitive personal information. You are not required to provide this to us, but, if you do, you will be consenting for us to use it for the following purposes: research projects and equalities monitoring (which may include relevant national research projects); managing any arrangements or adjustments that may be needed to help you participate fully in the event; assessing eligibility for this event.

Eligibility

There are a number of eligibility criteria that are considered when selecting successful applicants. Essential criteria include currently attending a state school, and being on track to achieve at least A*AA (if you are applying for an Arts/Humanities subject) or A*A*A (if you are applying for a Science/Maths subject) at A level (or equivalent). If you are studying for Scottish Highers, you will need to be predicted As in relevant subjects. 

Where spaces are limited, students who meet one or more of the following criteria will be prioritised. The criteria below are organised in order of their priority i.e. being care experienced is of the highest priority.

• Have lived, or are currently living, in local authority care
• Students who are currently eligible for Free School Meals, or have been in the last six years, or who are eligible for pupil premium
• Students who come from an under-represented ethnic group:
  • Black African and Black Caribbean
  • Pakistani and Bangladeshi
  • Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller
• Students who have experienced disruption to their education such as for the following reasons:
  • Medical/health issues (including mental health), particularly those that have resulted in long or extended periods of absence (over eight weeks) from school in the last six years
  • Bereavement of a close family member (e.g. parent/carer) in the last six years
  • Being a young carer, defined as being the primary carer for a parent or sibling
  • Becoming a parent
  • Being an asylum seeker or refugee
  • Becoming estranged from both primary carers (e.g. parents/carers)
  • Moving schools two or more times in the last six years (this does not include moving between different school levels, such as primary to secondary or middle school, or secondary school to sixth form)
• Students from schools with historic low progression to Oxbridge
• Students who live in POLAR4 Quintiles 1&2 or IMD Quintiles 1&2 target wards
• Students with no parental history of higher education
• Students who have a disability or special educational need
• Students who attend a school in one of Pembroke College’s link areas.

Cost

The Year 12/S5 Masterclasses are free of charge for successful applicants. Students in receipt of free school meals may also be eligible to have their travel costs covered by Pembroke College.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the Year 12/S5 Masterclasses, please contact Libby Prodger at slo@pem.cam.ac.uk.