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Opportunities for schools and prospective students 

Our open days, events and taster courses are a great introduction to studying HSPS at Cambridge. They are designed for everyone, whatever your background.

	Open Days Join us at an undergraduate Open Day in July to discover what Cambridge is really like. Designed for prospective applicants from Year 12 (or equivalent) and mature students (aged 21 or over), along with their parents and supporters. How to book
untitled_design_-_2025-02-24t145529.323.png	Subject Masterclasses Access our subject-specific online sessions that allow you to explore your subject in greater depth, while experiencing typical undergraduate teaching at Cambridge. Designed for prospective applicants from Year 12 (or equivalent) and mature students. How to book
untitled_design_-_2025-02-24t145115.896.png	Sutton Trust Summer School Free, subject-specific, residential courses for Year 12 students studying at state-maintained schools in the UK. Experience what it is like to live and study as a first-year undergraduate student at Cambridge. The 5-day summer schools are held between June and August. How to apply
untitled_design_-_2025-02-24t145242.290.png	SHARE Summer School Our Social Sciences and Humanities Access to Research Experience (SHARE) programme is a 4-week paid internship for undergraduates. It’s an opportunity for current undergraduates to experience postgraduate research in the social sciences and humanities at Cambridge. The programme is offered for students from backgrounds currently underrepresented in Higher Education.  How to apply
untitled_design_-_2025-02-24t145638.479.png	Foundation Year A free, full-time, one-year course that provides a stepping stone to study at Cambridge. It will broaden and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Offered to students who have been prevented from realising their potential due to educational disadvantage or disruption.  How to apply

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