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Page 1: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS

GUARANTEED OFFER TO A TOP 10

UNIVERSITY

2012-2020

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RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES

01 UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

02 UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

03 IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

04 LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

05 DURHAM UNIVERSITY

06 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

07 UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

08 UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

09 UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

10 UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

11 UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

12 UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

13 UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

14 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

15 UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

16 UNIVERSITY OF YORK

17 UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

18 UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

19 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

20 UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

21 KING’S COLLEGE LONDON

22 CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

23 QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, BELFAST

24 QUEEN MARY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

SINCE 2012, OUR STUDENTS HAVE PROGRESSED TO

80 OUT OF THE

TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES

RANKED IN ‘THE TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020’

GUARANTEED PROGRESSION TO TOP UNIVERSITIES

All students receive one-to-one impartial guidance

on applying to university. We also have guaranteed

progression agreements with over 35 UK universities

to give students the confidence to progress to a

leading institution upon successfully meeting the

entry requirements. On application to CATS students

will receive conditional offers from:

ALL 24 RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES HAVE ACCEPTED OUR STUDENTS

based on The Guardian University League Table and for all A-level, UFP & IB Programmes

4 Best for University Preparation

5 Preparing for Oxbridge

6 Business, Management and Finance

8 Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Science

10 Engineering and Physical Sciences

12 Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts

14 Law, International Relations and Politics

16 Architecture and Urban Planning

18 Computer Science

20 Best for International Students

22 University opportunities with CATS Colleges

CONTENTS

SEE THE FULL LIST

GUARANTEED OFFER TO A TOP 10

UNIVERSITY*

*based on The Guardian University League Table and for all A-level, UFP & IB Programmes

WWW.CATSEDUCATION.COM/ABOUT/PARTNERSHIPS

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Our students have progressed onto a wide range of degrees.

Find out more about how CATS Colleges can help you to achieve your goals at

www.catseducation.com/university-success/uk-university-success

Our goal is to prepare students for university success; whether they want to study Economics at LSE, Medicine at

Nottingham or Natural Sciences at Cambridge.

To achieve this, we offer all students access to a range of extra activities through our Key Professions Programme (KPP).

This helps students research, plan and develop the varied skills they need for university.

KEY PROFESSIONS PROGRAMMEThe programme comprises:

University visits, lectures and application support ▪ Support with personal statement and interview

practice

▪ Preparation for university entrance exams

▪ Seminars from university representatives including

Admission Tutors

Career preparation ▪ Seminars from professionals such as

lawyers, bankers, doctors

▪ Visits to relevant industry sectors

Personal development ▪ Extracurricular activities to develop leadership and

communication skills needed for university

PREPARING FOR OXBRIDGE

Name Nationality Programme Grade Destination Degree

Anisa Albanian A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Economics

Yuliia Ukrainian A level A* A* B Cambridge Mathematics

Sara Italian A level A* A* A* A* Oxford Chemistry

Endi Albanian IB 41 Oxford Experimental Psychology

Iago Spanish IB 39 Cambridge Human, Social and Political Sciences

Ka Man Hong Kong Chinese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences

Kostiantyn Ukrainian A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences

Ludivine French FT A level A* A* A Cambridge Modern and Medieval Languages

Maxwell American A level A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences

Qianli Chinese A level A A A B Cambridge Mathematics

Reimi Japanese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Veterinary Medicine

Lexie Vu Vietnamese A level A* A* A* A* Cambridge Natural Sciences

Na Yeon South Korean A level A* A* A Cambridge Economics

STUDENT SUCCESS

“I HAD INCREDIBLY GOOD TEACHERS. THEY GAVE ME RESOURCES AND

EXTENSION QUESTIONS TO HELP ME DEVELOP”

Yuliia from Ukraine is currently studying a

Mathematics degree at the University of Cambridge

Total number of applicants (2020)

Total number of places (2020)

Applications per place

The Times & Sunday Times Ranking 2020

CATS placements

3,465c. 18,000 5 1 11University of Cambridge

University of Oxford

c. 3,300c. 21,500 6 2 2

We also offer Key Professions support for those students who want to apply to the universities of Oxford or Cambridge.

Our support programme offers a range of activities focused on the Oxbridge application process to ensure that students

are well prepared and their application stands out every step of the way.

SEE MORE

OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR

SCHOLARSHIPS FROM A TOP 10

UNIVERSITY*

*based on The Guardian University League Table and for all A-level, UFP & IB Programmes

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“AT CATS I GAINED SELF CONFIDENCE TO STAND UP IN FRONT OF A CROWD… NOW MY ENTIRE JOB

REQUIRES PITCHING IDEAS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE”

Aarul from India graduated from CATS in 2015. He was granted his Tier 1 Entrepreneurship Visa in 2016 and set up his London-based start-up MASH Virtual. The start-up focuses on developing

applications for augmented reality and creating mobile SAAS applications.

“ CATS GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY TO TOP UNIVERSITIES”

Anastasia from Russia studied A levels at CATS. She graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Government and Economics from London School of Economics

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE BUSINESS STUDIES

Subject Rank

Destination

1 University of Strathclyde

2 University of Leeds

3 London School of Economics and Political Science

4 University of Bath

5 University of Glasgow

6 University of Warwick

8= University of Exeter

8= Loughborough University

10 University of Manchester

12 Lancaster University

13= University of Liverpool

13= University of Stirling

15 Durham University

17 University of Birmingham

19 University of Southampton

22 University of Bristol

24 University of York

25 Queen Mary, University of London

Subject Rank

Destination

1 University of St Andrews

2 University College London

3 University of Warwick

4 University of Bath

7 University of Strathclyde

8 Loughborough University

9 Durham University

10 University of Leeds

11 University of Stirling

12 University of Exeter

14 Lancaster University

15 University of York

17 University of Manchester

18= University of Reading

20= City, University of London

20= University of Liverpool

22= University of Southampton

24= University of Glasgow

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

CATS has helped a large number of students go on to study business,

management and finance at some of the top universities in the UK.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

LECTURES

From top business

schools

WORKSHOPS

By the Institute of

Chartered Accountants on

commercial awareness.

ONLINE COURSES

Bloomberg Market

Concepts, an introduction to

financial markets and

gain experience using a

Bloomberg Terminal.

CLUBS

 The Investment Club -  

understand the techniques

employed by investors to

maximise returns through

simulated trading projects.

DIGITAL MARKETING

ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

SPORTS MANAGEMENT

FINANCE & ECONOMICS

FASHION MANAGEMENT

STUDENTS WENT ON TO STUDY DEGREES IN:

80% OF THE TOP 20

UNIVERSITIES FOR BUSINESS STUDIES IN THE UK HAVE ACCEPTED CATS

STUDENTS

1 in 3 OF STUDENTS WENT ON TO ATTEND A TOP 20 UK

UNIVERSITY

75% OF TOP 20 UNIVERSITIES

FOR ACCOUNTING & FINANCE IN THE UK

HAVE ACCEPTED CATS STUDENTS

23 of the 24 RUSSELL GROUP

UNIVERSITIES HAVE ACCEPTED OUR BUSINESS

STUDENTS

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“TEACHERS AT CATS ENCOURAGE ACTIVE LEARNING TO WORK THINGS OUT AND

UNDERSTAND THEM. THIS IS GREAT PREPARATION FOR UNIVERSITY”

Wylan from Hong Kong, former CATS International Baccalaureate student progressed to Imperial College London to study Biotechnology

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CATS offers a range of extra support for students seeking successful careers

in some of the most competitive medical subjects.

SEE MORE

MEDICINE

PHARMACY

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCESubject Rank

Destination

8 University of Cambridge

19 University College London

20 Cardiff University

22 University of East Anglia

24= University of Liverpool

Subject Rank

Destination

3= University of Strathclyde

7= University of Bath

7= University of Nottingham

10 University of Bristol

12= University College London

14 University of Manchester

20 University of Liverpool

23 University of Birmingham

Subject Rank

Destination

1 University of Cambridge

6 Imperial College London

7 University of Sheffield

8 Durham University

9 University College London

11 University of Edinburgh

13 University of Bristol

14 University of Exeter

18 University of Manchester

22 University of Leeds

25 Royal Holloway, University of London

30 University of Warwick

“SOMETHING I REALLY ENJOYED ABOUT A LEVELS IS THE AMOUNT OF TIME WE SPEND IN INDEPENDENT STUDY. WE CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SUBJECT”

Sara from Italy progressed to study Chemistry at the University of Oxford

A levels A*A*A*A*

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

SUPPORT

Help to prepare for the

BioMedical Admissions

Test (BMAT) and the UK

Clinical Aptitude Test.

LECTURES

From leading healthcare

researchers and medics.

VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

At hospitals, care homes,

farms and biology labs.

CLUBS

Join the Medics Club. or

participate in a range of

leadership activities such

as the Student Council to

develop teamwork and

communication skills.

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

NEUROSCIENCEIMMUNOLOGYFOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION

VETERINARY MEDICINE

GENETICS

STUDENTS WENT ON TO STUDY DEGREES IN:

60% OF THE TOP 20 UNIVERSITIES

FOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE IN THE UK HAVE ACCEPTED

CATS STUDENTS

1 in 3 OF STUDENTS WENT ON TO ATTEND A TOP 20 UK

UNIVERSITY

21 of the 24 RUSSELL GROUP

UNIVERSITIES HAVE ACCEPTED OUR MEDICINE

STUDENTS

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“ THE MAIN BENEFIT AT CATS WAS THE SMALL GROUP SIZES. THE TEACHER GAVE A LOT OF TIME TO EACH STUDENT AND WE DISCUSSED A LOT OF ADDITIONAL TOPICS”

Milos from Serbia originally studied GCSEs, Pre-programme and A levels at CATS College Cambridge before obtaining a first class honours degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Warwick.

He currently works as a Quantitative Researcher (Quant) at a hedge fund.

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“ STUDYING AT CATS HAS GIVEN ME DIRECTION. I HAVE BECOME MORE FOCUSED BECAUSE OF THE HELP I GOT FROM TEACHERS AND THE STUDENT COMMUNITY”

Darius from Nigeria completed A levels and progressed to study Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

CATS has great support networks to help students aspiring to a career in the

competitive engineering and physical sciences sectors.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

SEE MORE

SEE MORE

ENGINEERING

PHYSICS

CHEMSITRY

MATHEMATICS

Subject Rank

Destination

1 University of Cambridge

2 Imperial College London

3 University of Bristol

4 University of Bath

6= University of Leeds

6= University of Southampton

8 University of Sheffield

9 Loughborough University

11 University of Edinburgh

12= Lancaster University

12= Swansea University

14= University of Manchester

14= University of Glasgow

16 University of Exeter

17 University of Nottingham

Subject Rank

Destination

2 University of St Andrews

6 University of Manchester

7 Lancaster University

9 University of Edinburgh

20= Imperial College London

23 University of Leeds

24 University of Glasgow

26 University of Sheffield

Subject Rank

Destination

2 University of Oxford

4 Durham University

9= University of Warwick

11 University of Nottingham

18 Imperial College London

20= University of Bath

26 Lancaster University

28= University of Manchester

Subject Rank

Destination

1 University of Cambridge

3 University of St Andrews

5 University of Warwick

7 Durham University

10 University of Manchester

25 University of Leeds

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

ENGINEERING

THEORETICAL PHYSICS

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

MECHATRONICS & ROBOTICS

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICAL

SCIENCE

STUDENTS WENT ON TO STUDY DEGREES IN:

LECTURES

From leading Engineering

specialists and academics.

COMPETITIONS

Enter Physics and Chemistry

Olympiads and Maths

Challenge competitions to

develop your knowledge.

CLUBS

Join a variety of clubs such

as the STEM club, Robotics

Club or the Coding Club.

WORKSHOPS

Attend external seminars

and workshops to

discover your passion

for engineering.

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75% OF THE TOP 20

UNIVERSITIES FOR ENGINEERING IN THE UK

HAVE ACCEPTED CATS STUDENTS

1 in 2 OF STUDENTS WENT ON TO ATTEND A TOP 20 UK

UNIVERSITY

23 of the 24 RUSSELL GROUP

UNIVERSITIES HAVE ACCEPTED OUR

ENGINEERING STUDENTS

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“ I REMEMBER AT THE FIRST MODEL UN CONFERENCE I WAS WORRIED ABOUT SAYING THE WRONG THINGS, I WAS SHY! I IMPROVED OVER TIME, IT WAS REALLY NICE TO SEE THIS SKILL DEVELOPING BECAUSE OF THE CLUB”

Gabriel from Brazil completed A level and progressed to study Social Sciences at Durham University

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

The subjects included in social sciences, humanities and the arts are immensely

varied and offer a huge range of potential career paths after university.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

“FINISHING COURSEWORK, I FEEL A GREAT SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT. I REALLY LIKE TO

GET FEEDBACK FROM MY TEACHERS SO I CAN IMPROVE MY WORK, THAT REALLY HELPS ME

GROW”

Yubin from South Korea progressed to study Graphic and Communication Design at the University of Leeds

PSYCHOLOGY

PHILOSOPHY

SOCIOLOGY

ART & DESIGN

GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY

Subject Rank

Destination

3 University of St Andrews

4 University of Bath

10= University of York

12 Durham University

17 University of Exeter

18 University of Manchester

20 University of Birmingham

25 University of Sussex

Subject Rank

Destination

1 University of St Andrews

7= Durham University

25 University of Manchester

30= University of Reading

Subject Rank

Destination

1 University of Cambridge

3 University of Bristol

11 University of Bath

12 University of York

15 University of Warwick

17= University of Kent

17= Lancaster University

24 Durham University

Subject Rank

Destination

2 Loughborough University

12= University of Leeds

14 Goldsmiths, University of London

Subject Rank

Destination

2 Durham University

11 University of Leeds

13 Royal Holloway, University of London

39= University of Reading

Subject Rank

Destination

16= University of Edinburgh

19= King’s College London

34= University of Kent

COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

Subject Rank

Destination

6 University of Leeds

13 Lancaster University

25 University of Sussex

TRIPS

Visit highly ranked universities

and places of interest such as

Kettle’s Yard Gallery, the Design

Museum and The Tate Modern.

COMPETITIONS

Exhibit your art work and creative

skills at national art, poetry

and writing competitions.

CAREER PREPARATION

Learn how to create an outstanding

creative portfolio or participate

in the Model United Nations

to learn how to debate and

improve your public speaking.

PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS &

ECONOMICS

HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY

EDUCATION STUDIES

JOURNALISM PSYCHOLOGY & LINGUISTICS

STUDENTS WENT ON TO STUDY DEGREES IN:

1 in 3 OF STUDENTS WENT ON TO ATTEND A TOP 20 UK

UNIVERSITY

92 CATS STUDENTS PROGRESSED TO 92 DIFFERENT DEGREES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND THE

ARTS

17 of the 24 RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES HAVE ACCEPTED OUR SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND

ART STUDENTS

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“I’M A BARRISTER TO THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA.

THE HARD WORK PAID OFF”

Zara from Nigeria, former CATS A level student, studied Law at the University of Law, Birmingham

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CATS provides aspiring law students with the best preparation for the

competitive and demanding university application process.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

15*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

LAW INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & POLITICS

Subject Rank

Destination

6= University of Leeds

6= Durham University

8 University of Edinburgh

9= University of Aberdeen

13 University of Kent

14 University of Sheffield

15 University of Bristol

18= University of Exeter

18= Queen Mary, University of London

21= University of York

24= University of Nottingham

26= University of Warwick

26= University of Birmingham

28 Lancaster University

Subject Rank

Destination

1 University of St Andrews

4 University of Warwick

9 University of Bath

10 Durham University

13 University of Essex

14 Aberystwyth University

15 University of Exeter

17= University of Southampton

17= University of York

24 University of Manchester

27 University of Bristol

“I RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THE SCHOOL TO FIND DIFFERENT CAREERS WITH A LAW DEGREE. I FOUND IT ALL REALLY INTERESTING”

Pegi from Albania progressed to study Law at Lancaster University

A levels AAB

TAILORED SUPPORT

TRIPS

Visit a a magistrates’

courts, law practices,

and highly ranked law

universities to learn about

practicing law and the

the British legal system.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Participate in the Citizenship

Foundation’s Annual Mock

Trial Competition to learn

how to present fictional

legal cases to real judges.

CHALLENGES

Participate in a variety of

leadership and debating

activities from the Duke

of Edinburgh Award to

Olympiad challenges.

APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY

Receive advice on

preparation for the

Law National Aptitude

Test (LNAT) university

entrance exam.

EUROPEAN POLITICS

BUSINESS & LAW CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC

STUDIES

POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY &

ECONOMICS

POLITICS & SOCIOLOGY

STUDENTS WENT ON TO STUDY DEGREES IN:

90% OF PROGRESSIONS TO THE

TOP 20 UK UNIVERSITIES WERE TO RUSSELL GROUP

UNIVERSITIES

1 in 3 OF STUDENTS WENT ON TO ATTEND A TOP 20 UK

UNIVERSITY

20 of the 24 RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES

HAVE ACCEPTED OUR LAW STUDENTS

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Architecture is a complex, technical and rewarding discipline for curious,

creative and visual minds. CATS Colleges will prepare students for success.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

“ I WANT TO STUDY ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AT UNIVERSITY. CATS HELPED WITH CHOOSING SUBJECTS AND ADVICE ON WHERE TO APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY”

Mohammadali from Iran studied Pre-Programme at CATS

17*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

ARCHITECTURE CIVIL ENGINEERING

URBAN PLANNING

Subject Rank

Destination

5 Cardiff University

6 University of Liverpool

9 University of Edinburgh

10 Newcastle University

Subject Rank

Destination

3 University of Bristol

4 Imperial College London

5 University of Bath

8 University of Dundee

11 University of Sheffield

12 University of Edinburgh

13 University of Nottingham

15= Loughborough University

17 Cardiff University

18= University of Liverpool

18= University of Manchester

Subject Rank

Destination

2 University College London

5 Newcastle University

12= University of Reading

“MATHS AND PHYSICS ARE PREPARING ME INTELLECTUALLY FOR ARCHITECTURE, AND ART IS IMPROVING MY CREATIVITY. COMBINED, THEY’RE THE FUNDAMENTALS I NEED.”

Zainab from Nigeria progressed to study Architecture at the University of Reading

A levels BBC

TRIPS

Visit the Museum of Brands,

Packaging and Advertising,

the Design Museum and

The Tate Modern.

COMPETITIONS

Participate in Young

Enterprise to develop your

problem-solving skills.

CLUBS

Participate in a variety

of creative activities and

clubs from photography

to life drawing.

INTERNATIONAL

Join us on our annual visit to

a European city to discover

classical architecture.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

REAL ESTATE IN URBAN PLANNING

ARCHITECTURE URBAN PLANNING, DESIGN &

MANAGEMENT

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

STUDENTS WENT ON TO STUDY DEGREES IN:

55% OF THE TOP 20

UNIVERSITIES FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING IN THE UK

HAVE ACCEPTED CATS STUDENTS

1 in 3 OF STUDENTS WENT ON TO ATTEND A TOP 20 UK

UNIVERSITY

75% OF PROGRESSIONS TO THE

TOP 20 UK UNIVERSITIES WERE TO RUSSELL GROUP

UNIVERSITIES

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CATS offers a range of extra support for students seeking successful careers

in some of the most cutting-edge degrees.

All students receive dedicated advice, support and extra opportunities as part of the Key Professions Programme.

TAILORED SUPPORT

“ THE HIGHER-EDUCATION ADVISOR HELPS YOU A LOT WITH BUILDING YOUR UCAS APPLICATION AND THE GRADES YOU NEED IF YOU WANT TO GO TO SPECIFIC UNIVERSITIES”

Mohammad from Iran studied A levels at CATS and chose to study Game Design at university

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“ I LEARNT HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS, SHARING IDEAS, AND WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE SAME AIM. THIS HAS TAKEN MY EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL”

Edmund from Malaysia completed A levels at CATS and progressed to study Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London

*The Times & Sunday Times University Ranking 2020

COMPUTER SCIENCESubject Rank Destination

4 University of St Andrews

6 University of Glasgow

7 University of Manchester

8 University of Bath

9 Durham University

10 University of Exeter

11= University of Warwick

14 University of Bristol

15 University of Birmingham

16 University of Sheffield

17 University of York

19 University of Southampton

21 Newcastle University

22= Loughborough University

22= Lancaster University

26 Queen Mary, University of London

TRIPS

Visit places of interest

such as the Cambridge

Museum of Computing and

Bletchley Park - the home

of UK code-breaking.

COMPETITIONS

Participate in Young

Enterprise to develop your

problem-solving skills.

CLUBS

Participate in clubs such

as Robotics and Coding.

WORKSHOPS

Attend seminars,

workshops, and

lectures at top universities

for Computer Science.

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STUDENTS WENT ON TO STUDY DEGREES IN:

GAMES DESIGN & FILM STUDIES

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CREATIVE COMPUTING

ANIMATION ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND

COMPUTER SCIENCE

W

A S D

60% OF THE TOP 20

UNIVERSITIES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE IN

THE UK HAVE ACCEPTED CATS STUDENTS

1 in 3 OF STUDENTS WENT ON TO ATTEND A TOP 20 UK

UNIVERSITY

80% OF PROGRESSIONS TO THE

TOP 20 UK UNIVERSITIES WERE TO RUSSELL GROUP

UNIVERSITIES

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2020

We have welcomed students from over 100 nationalities

Afghan

Albanian

Algerian

American

Angolan

Antigua and Barbuda national

Argentinian

Armenian 

Australian

Austrian

Azeri

Bahamian

Bangladeshi

Basotho

Belarusian

Belgian

Botswana

Brazilian

British

Bulgarian

Burmese

Cambodian

Canadian

Chinese

Colombian

Croat

Cypriot

Czech

Danish

Dominica

Dominican

Dutch

Egyptian

Emirati

Estonian

Filipino

Finn

French

Gabonese

Georgian

German

Ghanaian

Greek

Guatemala

Hong Kong Chinese

Hungarian

Indian

Indonesian

Iranian

Iraqi

Irish

Israeli

Italian

Japanese

Jordanian

Kazakh

Kenyan

Kuwaiti

Kyrgyz

Lao

Latvian

Libyan

Lithuanian

Luxembourger

Macanese

Macedonian

Malaysian

Maldivian

Maltese

Mauritian

Mexican

Moldovan

Mongolian

Montenegrin

Moroccan

Mozambican

Namibian

Nigerian

Norwegian

Omani

Pakistani

Palestinian

Panamanian

Peruvian

Polish

Portuguese

Qatari

Romanian

Russian

Saudi Arabian

Senegalese

Serbian

Singaporean

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Slovak

South African

South Korean

Spanish

St Kitts and Nevis National

Sudanese

Swede

Swiss

Syrian

Taiwanese

Tanzanian

Thai

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisian

Turkish

Ukrainian

Ugandan

Uzbek

Venezuelan

Vietnamese

Zambian

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King's College London 30 96 l l l l l

Newcastle University 31= 58 l l l l l

Queen's University, Belfast 31= 6 l l l l

University of Reading 31= 39 l l l l l

Cardiff University 34 18 l l l l

Heriot-Watt University 35 3 l l

Swansea University 36 9 l l l

University of Leicester 37 10 l l l l

University of Stirling 38 4 l l l

University of Surrey 39 56 l l l l l

University of Essex 40 81 l l l l

Queen Mary, University of London 41 91 l l l l l

Aberystwyth University 42 1 l l

Aston University 43 8 l l l

University of Sussex 44 32 l l l

University of Lincoln 45 6 l l

Coventry University 46= 134 l l l l l

University of Chichester 46= 2 l l l

University of Kent 48 84 l l l l l

St George's, University of London 49 15 l l l l

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Ulster University 51= l

Nottingham Trent University 53 8 l l l

Arts University Bournemouth 54 l

Leeds Arts University 55 3 l l l l

Oxford Brookes University 56 8 l l l l l

Northumbria University 57 l

University of the West of England 58 5 l l l l

Plymouth University 59 1 l l l

University of West London 60= 13 l l l l

University of Hull 60= 9 l l l l l

Bangor University 62 3 l l l l

Edinburgh Napier University 63 l

Bishop Grosseteste University 64

Manchester Metropolitan University 65 3 l l

Robert Gordon University 66 1 l l

Sheffield Hallam University 67 1 l l l

Bournemouth University 68 3 l l

University of Chester 69 3 l l l

Edge Hill University 70 l

University for the Creative Arts 71 1 l l l

University of Portsmouth 72 12 l l l

University of Huddersfield 73= l

Royal Agricultural University 73= l

Glasgow Caledonian University 75 l

Staffordshire University 76 2 l l

Norwich University of the Arts 77 l l

University of Roehampton 78 2 l l l l

Cardiff Metropolitan University 79

Liverpool Hope University 80= l

Abertay University 80= l

City, University of London 82 53 l l l l

University of the Arts, London 83= 14 l l l l

York St John University 83= 1 l l

Liverpool John Moores University 85 4 l l

St Mary's University, Twickenham 86 3 l l l l

University of Central Lancashire 87 9 l l l l l

Brunel University London 88 21 l l l l l

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh 89 l

Birmingham City University 90= l

University of South Wales 90= l l

Teesside University 92 l

Solent University 93 5 l l l l

Falmouth University 94= l

University of Derby 94= l l

University of Winchester 96 7 l l l l

Goldsmiths, University of London 97 13 l l l

University of Greenwich 98 16 l l l l

University of Hertfordshire 99 5 l l l

University of Salford 100 l

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