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This course was designed in partnership with Oxbridge and the Russell Group of universities in response to their demands for greater academic rigour and a course which prepares students effectively for the top university courses. It has been developed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) which is a department of the University of Cambridge. This is ideal for students who are considering applying to either the Russell Group or Oxbridge Universities and will enhance our strong tradition of sending students to Oxbridge and our rigorous preparation programme for these students.
Unlike other courses it allows students flexibility in their choice of subjects and for them to be able to personalise their studies. You can take any combination of subjects you like. You can specialise or diversify, depending on where your strength and interests lie. The Pre-U has been designed to inspire, challenge and reward students. It takes individual learning seriously and enables you to study a programme tailored to suit your own interests, enthusiasm and expertise.
The Pre-U will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful at university. It challenges you to show not only a keen grasp of your subject, but also lateral, critical and contextual thinking. It encourages individual, independent research and promotes learning through innovative approaches to curriculum and assessment.
Why the Pre-U?
In recent years there has been an increase in the numbers of students applying to university coupled with an increase in the number of students achieving A grades (a quarter of students achieved an A grade at A’ level in
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2008). This has led to increased competition for places at the top universities and these universities have started to look for more than just A grades at A’ level. They are looking for students who have independent study skills and thought and who have gained greater knowledge than simply completing modules. University admissions tutors believe in many cases that A’ levels fail to prepare Sixth Formers well enough for the challenge of academic degree courses.
The course places a greater emphasis on study skills, as well as the knowledge that will make students successful – both as applicants to university and as students once they are there. Universities value the Cambridge Pre-U and the skills it develops. Universities have also welcomed the clarity of the Cambridge Pre-U grading system, which allows the most selective universities to distinguish between students who may receive the same grade at A’ level and allows them to identify the gifted and talented. It also allows students to show achievement at higher levels than the A grade or A* grade (awarded from 2010).
The Pre-U has been awarded a higher point score by UCAS which processes all university applications.
At Midsomer Norton Sixth Form we offer the Pre-U. We offer Pre-U Principle subjects in History & Economics, as well as the opportunity to gain the Pre-U Diploma with the Global Perspective Research (GPR) course.
For more information about the Pre-U please contact Mrs Jackson (01761 412557) for a Pre-U Information Pack.
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To find out more about the Pre-U course at the Midsomer Norton Sixth Form, click on the icon opposite.
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Universities boost demand for Global Perspectives and Research (GPR)
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Update for schools
September 2011
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SUMMER EXAM TIMETABLE 2013
The Summer Exam Timetable is now available to download in PDF form. Please click here.
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If you are interested in joining the Midsomer Norton Sixth Form, please click here or contact the Sixth Form on 01761 402280. New applicants are always welcome!
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