HIGHER EDUCATION 

The vast majority of Sixth Form students at KEGS choose to progress to Higher Education after the completion of their A Level courses.  Each year we send 145-150 of our pupils on to take degree courses at university, many at Russell Group Universities (which include the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford).


The Russell Group is an association of 20 major research-intensive universities of the United Kingdom. Formed in 1994 at a meeting convened in Russell Square, the Group is composed of the Vice-Chancellors/Principals of the Universities listed below:  
  • University of Birmingham
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Cambridge
  • Cardiff University
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Glasgow
  • Imperial College London
  • King's College London
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Liverpool
  • London School of Economics & Political Science
  • University of Manchester
  • Newcastle University
  • University of Nottingham
  • Queen's University Belfast
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Sheffield
  • University of Southampton
  • University College London
  • University of Warwick
plus (outside of 'Russell Group')
  • University of Bath
  • Durham University
  • University of East Anglia
  • University of Exeter
  • Loughborough University
  • Queen Mary, University of London
  • University of Reading
  • University of St Andrews 
  • University of York

    Following the completion of Year 12 AS examinations in the Summer Term, students begin to prepare their higher education applications under the guidance of our UCAS Co-ordinator, Dr Macleod, and their reference writer.  Each student has their own reference writer who offers information, advice and guidance to help their application process.  Students meet with their reference writer in the Autumn Term of Year 13 and most applications are completed by the end of the Autumn Term each year.  Students are responsible for completing their online application at www.ucas.com which includes their personal statement.  More information about the process of applying to higher education can be provided for interested parties on the UCAS website which includes information about the various Admissions Tests that some universities and colleges require students to pass if applying for courses in certain subjects in addition to their A Levels.  Key higher education dates are listed below:
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    15 October 
    Closing date for applications to Oxford University, University of Cambridge and courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science or veterinary medicine.
     
    15 January                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Closing date for applications from UK and EU students to be guaranteed equal academic consideration.

    31 March
    Universities and colleges should aim to have sent decisions on all applications received by 15 January.

     

     

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