Does Cambridge allow resits?

Retaking A levels We understand that you might need to resit an exam or retake an AS or A level unit. However, we'd be concerned if you have to retake a lot of exams. This is because Cambridge students are regularly assessed by exam and it's not normally possible to resit them.

Can you get into Cambridge with resits?

Almost all universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, officially accept exam resits, meaning that there's no chance of being barred from applying. However, the university will be aware that you've achieved the grade by resitting, and so may affect your chances of receiving an offer.

Do Oxford accept resits?

The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge will accept A Level retakes, however, the individual college you apply to may have its own admissions criteria. For example, some colleges may be more lenient towards retakes while others may be more strict.

Can you repeat a year at Cambridge?

The University's policy is not to repeat years and where a student has completed two thirds of the academic year the University would not normally grant leave to disregard terms for the purpose of standing. The General Board delegates decisions on these matters to its Exam Access and Mitigation Committee.

Which UK universities accept retakes?

This is including the Russell Group universities, even both the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. However, each university will have their own specific requirements and policies on A-Level resits and so how this might affect your chances can depend on the university.

Do Cambridge accept resits?

How many resits are allowed at university UK?

An undergraduate student is normally permitted three attempts to achieve the award of credit in a module (a first attempt and two re-assessment attempts). A postgraduate student is normally permitted two attempts to achieve the award of credit in a module (a first attempt and a re-assessment attempt).

Do UCL accept resits?

Resits are generally considered for most of our programmes. Any programmes that do not consider resits will outline this on their department webpages. Where resits have been attempted more than once, this may put you at a disadvantage due to the competitive nature of admissions for many of our programmes.

Does Cambridge like gap years?

We welcome applications from students who take a gap year between finishing school and starting at King's. Roughly one in ten students at Cambridge take this option, and it can be a good opportunity to develop all kinds of skills and gain work or other experience before starting your course.

What happens if you fail first year Cambridge?

If the result of your First Year Assessment is irredeemable failure, then you can be removed from the register of graduate students.

What are Cambridge disregard terms?

Disregarding terms is primarily for two reasons: i. to allow students to intermit their studies and be away from Cambridge for a period of time for reasons of medical or grave cause, or ii. to put a student in standing for examinations.

Do Oxford and Cambridge accept resits?

Yes. Almost all universities officially accept resit results. They will be aware that you took the course again, however, so your chances of receiving an offer may be affected.

Do Durham accept resits?

The volume of work to be resat should be comparable with the resit provisions of the University of Durham (half of the year's work – 60 credits – being permitted as a resit where not more than two-thirds of the year's work – 80 credits – has been failed).

Does Warwick accept resits?

For exams being resat as a final attempt it is the exam mark that is used for decisions, it is not recombined with previous assessed work or examination marks, so 40% must be achieved in each exam being resat, and a capped mark of 40% is carried forward if a module is passed on resit.

Do Cambridge look at GCSEs?

There are no GCSE (or equivalent) requirements for entry to Cambridge. We will look at your GCSE results as an indicator of your academic performance. But this will be within the context of the performance of the school/college where you achieved your GCSEs.

How hard is it to get into Cambridge?

In 2020, the University of Cambridge acceptance rate was 19.6% (according to data from Cambridge). That year, the university received 20,426 applications and offered places to 3,997 students. In short, Cambridge is extremely competitive and has slim acceptance rates.

Can you get into Cambridge with bad GCSEs?

Your GCSEs can tell us about your aptitude to study your chosen course, but we don't generally have any set requirements at GCSE level (with the exception of students who want to study Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, who need a grade C or above in GCSE Double Award Science and Mathematics).

Do Cambridge accept lower grades?

If your grades are substantially lower than those required by your offer. Unless there are special circumstances to consider, your application to Cambridge will have been unsuccessful.

How many people fail Cambridge?

On average each year, fewer than one hundred Cambridge students experience exam failure, and of these, many are able to access appeals due to their personal circumstances. As a Varsity investigation revealed in 2018, STEM students and freshers are disproportionately likely to fail their examinations.

What is the lowest grade in Cambridge?

Cambridge International A Level • A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d) or E(e). A*(a*) is the highest grade and E(e) the lowest. 'UNGRADED' shows that the candidate failed to reach the standard required for grade E(e).

Is reapplying to Cambridge worth it?

Unsuccessful applicants who reapply are frequently successful on their second try, and often go on to achieve First class degrees at Oxford or Cambridge. Below, we've answered some common questions we often get asked here at Oxbridge Applications from students asking about how to re-apply.

Do Oxford and Cambridge like each other?

Rivalry between the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge is a phenomenon going back many centuries. During most of that time, they were the only two universities in England and Wales, making the rivalry more intense than it is now.

How does Oxford feel about gap years?

In fact, Oxford and Cambridge (collectively termed “Oxbridge” colloquially) do not generally discriminate between students coming straight out of school and those coming from a gap year (or more!). They do, however, almost always discriminate by virtue of a handful of key skills, which they prefer to test in interview.

Do Kings accept lower grades?

King's College London does take contextual information into account when making offers to its applicants. If you meet certain criteria, you may be eligible for a contextual offer. Contextual offers can be up to two A level grades (or equivalent) lower than the standard entry requirements for any one course.

Can I get into UCL with bad Gcses?

All courses at UCL require GCSE or equivalent qualification passes in English Language and Maths at grade 5 or higher, and some courses may ask for higher grades in these subjects. You'll need to check the website for exact requirements for the course you're interested in.

Does Queen Mary accept A level resits?

As for A level resits, they are only considered under extenuating circumstances. Aston Medical School: Considered under extenuating circumstances. 1 resit year attempt only (as is the case with most medical schools). Barts (Queen Mary): Resits accepted if you're protected under the Equality and Diversity Act 2010.