Studying Music at university is an inspiring and thrilling experience—yet, until you have first-hand experience, it can be difficult to tell what an academic Music course actually entails and how to prepare for it. Find out more about the course and what to read/ listen to for your personal statement from 1st Class Cambridge Music graduate and current Oxford PhD student, Kai.

Studying Computer Science allows you to be at the forefront of new content, giving you the skills needed to progress in the everchanging world of technology. In this article, U2 Cambridge Computer Science mentor, Tanya, discusses how to prepare for a Computer Science application, including suggested reading and super-curricular activities for personal statement and interview preparation, and example Oxbridge interview questions.

What different formats of question could you expect during your Oxbridge interview? How do you prepare for each of these question types? In this blog, U2 Co-Founder and Oxford English graduate, Camille, gives you a close insight into the Oxbridge interview process.

Architecture is a fascinating degree subject that opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths: research, other creative fields, sustainability, and of course the wide range of avenues within architecture itself. This article aims to stimulate more students to consider the possibility of architecture as a degree subject and acts as a guide for those thinking of applying to the top UK University Architecture courses.

Earth. Everything we eat, drink, breathe and use in any way is ultimately derived from and cycled through this floating watery rock, third from the sun. In fact, its precise chemical composition, derived from ancient stardust, is reflected in everything we do right down to the operation and makeup of our cells. The multitude of scientific fields that overlap in studying this miraculous planet (and others), equip students with a breadth of knowledge and skills relevant to a wide array of future careers. Find out why to apply and how to start preparing with U2’s Oxford Earth Science graduate tutor, Charlie.

In this blog, U2’s Co-Founder, Ilana, a Geography Graduate from the University of Cambridge, leads you through what Geography at University involves, as well as her key recommendations for prospective Geography applicants who are starting to approach personal statement writing, and interview preparation.

In this blog, U2’s fantastic Oxbridge Biology tutor, Holly (Cambridge Biological Natural Sciences graduate), guides you through the key factors to consider when choosing between the Oxford Biology or Cambridge Biological Natural Sciences courses. This should be highly useful both for students making their initial course choice and for those who have decided but may want to brush up on the key differences in preparation for the possible, “why this course?” interview question.

Are you thinking of applying for Spanish at university? Where do you start? How best to prepare? What could you include in your personal statement? What are interviewers at Oxbridge looking for?

Are you thinking of applying for Linguistics at university? Where do you start? How best to prepare? What are interviewers at Oxbridge looking for?

There is no right or wrong way to prepare for Linguistics.

Applying to vet school can seem intimidating. In this article, we hope to demystify the process for you, discussing top tips for writing your veterinary personal statement, exploring the subject prior to interviews and preparing you to follow your veterinary dreams!

When attempting to write your personal statement or prepping for your Oxbridge interview it can feel very daunting being faced with the entirety of the French canon and not knowing where to begin. A good piece of advice is to have a general understanding of the timeline of famous French literary works and then focus more specifically on one time period and read more broadly around that. Check out our recommendations for literature, film and wider subject exploration for French!

In this article, U2 Co-founder, Camille (English Language & Literature graduate, University of Oxford), leads you through her top recommendations for successful preparation for an English degree at a top Russell Group UK university or Oxbridge. If you want to know about extracurricular activities to make your application stand-out, current trends and concepts to explore in the subject, book recommendations, an overview of the Oxbridge English interview structure, and examples of past English interview questions, this blog is for you!

Applicants for Economics & Management (E&M) need to demonstrate that they can argue a case logically and consider a problem with a critical eye (for written work i.e. essays, and at interview). The key is to break a complex Management problem down into its component parts and structure and group your points as much as possible. U2 Tuition's E&M mentors have compiled a list of five frameworks that can help you to structure your argument when presented with a Management question on a particular company or market / industry.

Economics is a highly rewarding, but challenging course which tests a broad range of inter-disciplinary skills: it crosses the fields of politics, philosophy, sociology, business management, history, mathematics and statistics to name a few. Not everyone will be high-flyers at all of these aspects of Economics. So how can you use this to your advantage when choosing whether to apply for an Economics course at Oxford vs. Cambridge?

Thinking of Oxford/Cambridge Economics-related courses? Find out how to answer an open question with a Cambridge Economics graduate! In this blog, you will be taken through a worked answer for the question, “What are some of the economic reasons behind the development of the modern capitalist corporation? Do you expect such a form of economic organisation to continue to persist into the future?”

Art history is a truly fascinating subject that investigates artworks and their makers throughout history. In this blog, 1st Class History of Art Oxford graduate, Issy, leads you through her key recommendations for those thinking of applying for a History of Art degree, approaching personal statement writing, Oxbridge interviews.

Competition for top university places seems to increase year on year. Yet, students are still scrabbling to write their personal statements, prepare for admissions tests and interviews in the summer immediately preceding application. The truth is, gaining acceptance to the best universities in the world, such as Oxford and Cambridge or Ivy League Schools, should be a long term endeavour. Find out how you can prepare early for Oxbridge entrance and develop skills that are integral to a successful application.

In this article, U2 mentor, Blanca (1st Class History & Politics graduate, University of Oxford), leads you through her top recommendations for successful preparation for a history degree at a top Russell Group UK university or Oxbridge. If you want to know about extracurricular activities to make your application stand-out, current trends and ‘must-knows’ in history, history book recommendations, an overview of the Oxbridge history interview structure, and examples of past history interview questions, this blog is for you!

In this blog, 1st Class History & Politics Oxford graduate, Blanca, leads you through her key recommendations for those thinking of applying for a Politics degree, as well as prospective applicants approaching personal statement writing, Oxbridge admissions test and interviews. Read on for past Oxbridge Politics interview questions, Politics reading suggestions, and debating topics to be aware of.

Thinking of applying for Oxbridge Engineering? This blog is the ultimate guide to application, with two of U2’s Engineering mentors who have gone on to pursue an Engineering career path following successful application to Oxford and Cambridge, leading you through their top tips for preparation for admissions tests, personal statement, and interviews.