Cambridge Philosophy Preparation Programme

Triple your chances to study Philosophy at Cambridge.

UniAdmissions’ Philosophy Programme (2024 entry) is designed to maximise your chance of success when applying to study Philosophy at Cambridge.

We will more than triple your chances of Cambridge Philosophy success.

61%

UniAdmissions’ 5-Year Average
Engaged Student Oxbridge Success Rate*

26%

Average Oxbridge Success Rate Of UK Top 50 Schools

20%

The Average Cambridge Philosophy Success Rate

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UniAdmissions' 5-Year Average Engaged Student Oxbridge Success Rate

26%

Average Oxbridge Success Rate Of UK Top 50 Schools

20%

The Average
Cambridge Philosophy Success Rate

What is included in the Cambridge Philosophy Programme?

The Cambridge Philosophy Programme offers a range of resources and support to enhance your Personal Statement, score well in the PAA and prepare you for a standout Philosophy Interview. The programme is designed to significantly enhance your skills and increase your chances of success in your application.

What we do works.

Your Cambridge Philosophy Programme provides you with a comprehensive suite of support to ensure you have the best chance of success in your application.

Tap on the cards to see more details about our programme’s components.

Application Support

Firstly we will help you make the right decision regarding course and University choice.

Whether this is through a meeting with our Academic Director or by arranging sessions with tutors from Oxford and/or Cambridge in your considered subject areas. We will help you come to an informed conclusion on one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

You will receive a full introduction to your Programme by your Programme Manager, along with your tutor, Form Mentor and our Academic Director. Throughout your time with us, they will be here to help.

One-To-One Tutoring

A crucial component of your Philosophy programme is one-on-one tutoring sessions with an expert Cambridge tutor who was in the top 10% of their cohort.

These sessions offer you an opportunity to work on difficult topics and areas requiring improvement, allowing you to lead the direction of your teaching. Your tutor, who has successfully navigated the application process, will provide valuable support and guidance to help you overcome any challenges.

Honed in one-to-one support with your expert Philosophy Cambridge tutor – all with homework and reports.

Comprehensive Materials

UniAdmissions has produced over 100 publications on the Oxbridge application process, and your program provides access to all relevant books related to your subject. These books are filled with effective techniques, helpful tips and proven examples.

As a student enrolled in our program, you will also gain access to exclusive features, such as the UniAdmissions Academy and the exclusive UniAdmissions Reading Lists.

Finely-tuned Philosophy resources in a range of mediums to help you practice and learn for your application.

Intensive Courses

Our all-day Intensive Courses offer a complete examination of every aspect of your application, including your Personal Statement and Interview.

With the guidance of highly experienced tutors, you’ll delve into your preparation and learn the best techniques to ensure your success. The sessions are highly engaging, offering group discussions and chances to speak one-to-one with your course instructor.

Highly effective one-day courses that cover key components of your application, including your Personal Statement and Interview.

Enrichment Seminars

Showcasing a deep interest and passion for your chosen subject is crucial to meeting the stringent requirements of the Cambridge application process. This is why we offer regular Enrichment Seminars.

These seminars offer you the chance to delve deeper into your subject beyond the standard curriculum, allowing you to develop a well-rounded understanding of your subject, which is exactly what Cambridge admissions tutors look for. You will be able to attend these sessions from your first week on the programme.

Develop a deeper understanding of your subject and go beyond your curriculum, as you would at Oxbridge.

Forms Group & Mentoring

Upon enrollment, you will be assigned to a Form, where you will receive additional support led by your Form Mentor. This includes fortnightly sessions led by your Form Mentor, who will guide you through various general aspects of your application.

Additionally, you can schedule unlimited one-on-one sessions with your Form Mentor, who will help you with any challenges you may face during the application process. They will ensure that you are using the program components effectively and have a well-structured plan for your preparation.

You’ll join your Humanities Academic Head’s form group for guidance and unlimited mentoring sessions.

Personalised Portal

Access all of your resources and support in one convenient place with your customised UniAdmissions Portal.

As a student, this is your Programme hub. As a parent, you can track your child’s progress through the Programme and receive regular reports.

You’ll get access upon enrolment to a Programme.

A personalised online platform which will guide you through your Programme as a student, or help you track your child’s progress as a parent.

Head Start Seminars

Students applying more than 12 months ahead of time will have access to our Head Start seminars, which are geared toward students who are in the early stages of the application process. These seminars provide a solid foundation for your future education and allow you to fully benefit from your UniAdmissions Programme.

Sessions are created specifically for our Head Start students and focus on topics that help establish a solid foundation for your education and teach valuable life skills.

12Hrs Head Start Tutoring

One-to-one sessions provide a highly personalised form of preparation focused directly on your specific needs. Head Start students receive access to extra hours of one-to-one sessions with their expert tutor to ensure they do not have any weak areas when going into their application year.

Students on our Head Start Programmes will get additional hours of one-to-one tutoring time along with their Head Start seminars.

Your Dream Offer

Every element of the support we provide is squarely focused on increasing your chance of earning a place to study at Oxbridge. 61% of our engaged students were ultimately offered their place.

Develop university-level thinking, communication, problem-solving & analytical skills. This is what Oxbridge admissions tutors are looking for.

Get first-hand guidance from Oxbridge experts who have been through the process successfully already.

You won't need any extra materials. Your Programme gives you everything you need, such as our digital library & preparation platform.

We're the trusted Cambridge Philosophy partner for many leading schools.

We get more students into Oxbridge each year than the top 10 schools for Oxbridge admissions.

We are the most successful school for Oxbridge applicants – we’ve helped more than 500 students get placed at Oxford and Cambridge. Our Oxbridge Programmes have been carefully designed from the ground up to ensure our students have the highest chance of success when applying to Oxbridge.

Our statistics speak for themselves.

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All the Cambridge Philosophy Programme features.

Want to know what you'll get with your Programme? Here's exactly what will be included.

Group Teaching

One-To-One Tutoring

Revision Materials

Practice Materials

Support & Feedback

Dedicated Personal Programme Manager
24/7 Access For Tutor Support
Full Written Feedback After Each Session
Post-Session Homework
Introductory Onboarding Session
Your Personalised Portal
Assigned Form Mentor
Unlimited 1-1 Mentoring Sessions

Student Enrichment

Group Teaching

Personal Statement Course

Interview Intensive Course

Weekly Group Workshops

One-To-One Teaching

Interview Tuition PAA Tuition Mock Interviews Personal Statement Guidance Written Work Support & Guidance

Revision

Personal Statement Online Course

The Ultimate Personal Statement Guide

The Ultimate Oxbridge Interview Guide

Practice

Personal Statement Writing

Support & Feedback

Dedicated Personal Programme Manager

24/7 Access For Tutor Support

Full Written Feedback After Each Session

Post-Session Homework

Personal Statement Marking

Introductory Onboarding Session

Your Personalised Portal

Assigned Form Mentor

Enrichment

Group Workshops

Exam Success Online Course

UniAdmissions' Formula For Oxbridge Success

The Programme is a syllabus designed to help get you your dream offer from the moment you enrol.

Over the years, we have been behind hundreds of successful Oxbridge applicants. By improving our syllabus year on year, we’ve gained an incredible insight into what works for an Oxbridge application, and what doesn’t work.

Application Advice

Personal Statement

PAA and Written Work

Oxbridge Interview

Get Your Dream Offer

This is the stage that all of your work leads to, but it is not an easy feat. Find out all of the support that you can get to reach this goal within a Premium Programme.

If you are confident in some areas of your application, such as the Personal Statement and Interview, we can also provide Programmes of support for students that cover individual areas of the Philosophy application.

To discuss your particular needs, reach out to our Admissions Consultants who will help create a plan of support personalised to you.

How do I enrol?

To get started on your journey with UniAdmissions, you’ll need to arrange to speak with an Admissions Consultant who will assess your application and how viable you are as a candidate.

Book your 30-minute consultation (free of charge) using the widget below:

We are a private selective Oxbridge preparation school.

Our mission at UniAdmissions is to get every single one of the students we work with each year onto their chosen course at Oxford or Cambridge. Every student applying to study on our Programme goes through an initial assessment with our Admissions team. This is a 30-minute consultation (free of charge) where our team assesses your viability.

We accept students onto our exclusive Programmes based upon the following:

ACADEMIC PROFILE

Whether you have the right academic profile to be realistically considered by Oxford or Cambridge university.

WIDER PROFILE

Whether you have begun to demonstrate the kind of interest that is looked upon favourably by admissions tutors.

ATTITUDE

Whether you are approaching your application and admission to Oxbridge with the right mindset.

TIME COMMITMENT

Applying to Oxbridge takes a significant commitment – if a student cannot commit the time, we cannot work with them.

Learn more about our admissions criteria on our UniAdmissions Students page.

FAQs

Got some questions about the Cambridge Philosophy Premium Programme? You might just find the answer here. If not, you can always reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help!

Cambridge Philosophy Preparation Programme

What is included in the Cambridge Philosophy Programme?

Application Support

One-To-One Tutoring

Comprehensive Materials

Intensive Courses

Enrichment Seminars

Forms Group & Mentoring

Personalised Portal

Head Start Seminars

12Hrs Head Start Tutoring

We're the trusted Cambridge Philosophy partner for many leading schools.

We get more students into Oxbridge each year than the top 10 schools for Oxbridge admissions.

All the Cambridge Philosophy Programme features.

Group Teaching

One-To-One Tutoring

Revision Materials

Practice Materials

Support & Feedback

Student Enrichment

UniAdmissions' Formula For Oxbridge Success

Application Advice

Personal Statement

PAA and Written Work

Oxbridge Interview

Get Your Dream Offer

We are a private selective Oxbridge preparation school.

FAQs

Does Oxford offer a Philosophy course?

What Intensive Courses are part of the Philosophy Programme?

Who has to sit the Philosophy Admissions Assessment?

How do I decide what written work I should submit with my application?

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