Join our masterclasses, taster days, talks and events

If you are planning to apply to Cambridge next October (2025) and want to test out multiple subjects before deciding which to apply for, this event is one to put in your diary! 

This event is open to schools in our link areas (Wolverhampton, Dudley, Solihull, Sandwell, Camden, and schools in Swavesey, Cottenham, and Northstowe) where teachers can bring up to 20 students to experience subject-specific masterclasses with our Academics as well as have tours of the College. It will run from 10:00-16:00.

Teachers can book their space by contacting access@girton.cam.ac.uk.

In a growing global economy, based on efficient communication and intercultural exchange, the ability to speak more than one language has never been more important. A Modern Languages degree not only develops language skills to the highest level, but offers the possibility to explore and understand other cultures, through their history, writing, art, film, thinking and language development. Studying a language at university is not just an intellectual endeavour but also develops many skills highly valued by employers, including the chance to spend a year in another part of the world.

Girton College and the Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages will be running a Taster Day aimed at pupils who are currently studying Modern Languages at GCSE, aimed at introducing the study of these courses at university level. The programme, which will take place at Girton College, will include workshops by University academics designed to inspire and enthuse Year 10 and 11 students who will already be considering languages within their A Level choices and possibly studying this vibrant subject at university.

The day will:

• Encourage students to keep and develop their interest in Modern Languages
• Demonstrate the value of studying these subjects at university
• Seek to allay any fears about starting a language ‘from scratch’ at university
• Inform them about their A Level choices and how this will affect their university applications
• Encourage students to enter our post-event competition.

Students will have the opportunity to meet with current undergraduate languages students, and experience both culture and language workshops in a language of their choosing. There is no charge for attending the event. Lunch is provided, but we regret we are unable to cover travel expenses or offer overnight accommodation. The event will run from 10:00-16:00.

We invite schools and colleges to nominate up to two students for our Taster Day in Modern Languages open to students currently in Year 10 or 11 at schools in the UK. Nominations are now open and close on Monday 23 September. To nominate a student, please complete our online form. Do contact the Schools Liaison and Outreach Officer for further information. When nominating students please note that:

• Students must be nominated by their schools, with no more than two nominations per school.
• Students should be taking a GCSE in at least one modern language and be on track to achieve good GCSE scores, with an intention to study Languages at A Level.
• Students do not need to be studying the language of the workshop they wish to attend.
• Please would teachers check that nominated students are available to attend the Taster Day.

This event is open to schools in Cambridgeshire (Swavesey, Cottenham, and Northstowe) where teachers can bring up to 40 students to experience sessions on raising aspirations to University, Student Life, Admissions and Applying to University, as well as have tours of the College.  The event will run from 10:00-14:00.

Teachers can book their space by contacting access@girton.cam.ac.uk.

Do you have an upcoming interview for your University application and not sure how to prepare? Then this event might be for you! This event is open to all Year 13 students (Y14 NI / S6 Scotland) and is hosted by our Admissions Tutors and School Liaison and Outreach Officer.

Join us for a session on Tuesday 5 November, 17:00-18:00, which will focus on interview tips for those with upcoming University interviews. This session is ran with Girton and University of Cambridge interviews in mind, so the advice given may not be suitable for students with interviews at other Universities.

To register for this event, please complete this form.

This series gives prospective students and supporters step-by-step application advice through monthly webinars.

The series is specifically aimed at helping prospective students to make a competitive application to the Cambridge Foundation Year.

Booking information

To attend the Applicant Support Programme, you must register in advance.

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We will be hosting sessions in January and July 2025, parents and supporters are encouraged to join a session!

Led by our Head of Student Services, supported by our Financial Welfare Officer and School Liaison and Outreach Officer. 

The session will detail aspects of the Cambridge application process as well as address any financial queries you may have. Feel free to bring along any questions you may have! 

Booking form coming soon. 

The webinars will cover various aspects of the Oxford and Cambridge application process as well as preparing for student life. During the webinars participants will hear from admissions staff and current undergraduates from a variety of Oxbridge colleges, including Girton.

The webinars are suitable for any student hoping to apply to competitive universities (not just Oxbridge). If you’re an ambitious, curious and high-achieving student (aiming to achieve above AAA or above at A-Level or equivalent), then these webinars will be a great start for your university journey.

Girton College is collaborating with Colleges at the University of Oxford (Keble, Oriel and University Colleges) and University of Cambridge (Christ's, Clare, Newnham, Sidney Sussex and St John's Colleges) to present a series of webinars for Year 12 students in the West Midlands.

Teachers and students can send any queries to Layo at slo@sid.cam.ac.uk 

If you come across this series after the first session, don't panic! You can still sign up and we will send you the details for the remaining sessions if we are able to offer you a place.