Cambridge Philosophy Preparation Programme
Triple your chances to study Philosophy at Cambridge.
UniAdmissions’ Philosophy Programme (2026 Entry) is designed to maximise your chance of success when applying to study Philosophy at Cambridge.
We will more than triple your chances of Cambridge Philosophy success.
UniAdmissions’ 5-Year Average
Engaged Student Oxbridge Success Rate*
The Average Oxbridge Success Rate
26%
Average Oxbridge Success Rate Of UK Top 50 Schools
16%
The Average
Oxbridge Success Rate
What is included in the Cambridge Philosophy Programme?
The Cambridge Philosophy Programme offers a range of resources and support to enhance your Personal Statement, score well in the PAA and prepare you for a standout Philosophy Interview. The programme is designed to significantly enhance your skills and increase your chances of success in your application.
What we do works.
Your Cambridge Philosophy Programme provides you with a comprehensive suite of support to ensure you have the best chance of success in your application.
Tap on the cards to see more details about our programme’s components.
Application Support
Firstly we will help you make the right decision regarding course and University choice.
Whether this is through a meeting with our Academic Director or by arranging sessions with tutors from Oxford and/or Cambridge in your considered subject areas. We will help you come to an informed conclusion on one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
You will receive a full introduction to your Programme by your Programme Team, along with your tutor, Form Mentor and our Academic Director. Throughout your time with us, they will be here to help.
One-To-One Tutoring
A crucial component of your Philosophy programme is one-on-one tutoring sessions with an expert Cambridge tutor who was in the top 10% of their cohort.
These sessions offer you an opportunity to work on difficult topics and areas requiring improvement, allowing you to lead the direction of your teaching. Your tutor, who has successfully navigated the application process, will provide valuable support and guidance to help you overcome any challenges.
Honed in one-to-one support with your expert Philosophy Cambridge tutor – all with homework and reports.
Comprehensive Materials
UniAdmissions has produced over 100 publications on the Oxbridge application process, and your programme provides access to everything related to your subject. These books are filled with expert techniques, tips and proven examples.
As a student enrolled in our programme, you will also gain access to exclusive features, such as the UniAdmissions Academy and the exclusive UniAdmissions Reading Lists.
Finely-tuned Philosophy resources in a range of mediums to help you practice and learn for your application.
Intensive Courses
Our all-day Intensive Courses offer a complete examination of every aspect of your application, including your Personal Statement and Interview.
With the guidance of highly experienced tutors, you’ll delve into your preparation and learn the best techniques to ensure your success. The sessions are highly engaging, offering group discussions and chances to speak one-to-one with your course instructor.
Highly effective one-day courses that cover key components of your application, including your Personal Statement and Interview.
Enrichment Seminars
Showcasing a deep interest and passion for your chosen subject is crucial to meeting the stringent requirements of the Cambridge application process. This is why we offer regular Enrichment Seminars.
These seminars offer you the chance to delve deeper into your subject beyond the standard curriculum, allowing you to develop a well-rounded understanding of your subject, which is exactly what Cambridge admissions tutors look for. You will be able to attend these sessions from your first week on the programme.
Develop a deeper understanding of your subject and go beyond your curriculum, as you would at Oxbridge.
Forms Mentoring
Every student will receive supplementary assistance from their designated Form Mentor.
Your Form Mentor will allow you to schedule unlimited one-on-one Mentoring Sessions with them for assistance in any areas of difficulty throughout their programme.
You’ll be assigned an academic Form Mentor for guidance and unlimited mentoring sessions.
Personalised Portal
The UniAdmissions Portal is your link between all of the support and resources offered in your Programme and you. You’ll find everything included in your Programme available in your personalised Portal account.
As a student this is your Programme Hub. With monthly updates, you’ll stay in the loop and never miss a step in your preparation. Stay informed about tasks, important dates and your progress, and be confident that you’re always on the right path!
You’ll get access upon enrolment to a Programme.
A personalised online platform which will guide you through your Programme as a student, or help you track your child’s progress as a parent.
Your Dream Offer
Every element of the support we provide is squarely focused on increasing your chance of earning a place to study at Oxbridge. 57% of our engaged students were ultimately offered their place.
Develop university-level thinking, communication, problem-solving & analytical skills. This is what Oxbridge admissions tutors are looking for.
Get first-hand guidance from Oxbridge experts who have been through the process successfully already.
You won't need any extra materials. Your Programme gives you everything you need, such as our digital library & preparation platform.
We're the trusted Cambridge Philosophy partner for many leading schools.
We get more students into Oxbridge each year than the top 10 schools for Oxbridge admissions.
We are the most successful school for Oxbridge applicants – we’ve helped more than 500 students get placed at Oxford and Cambridge. Our Oxbridge Programmes have been carefully designed from the ground up to ensure our students have the highest chance of success when applying to Oxbridge.
Our statistics speak for themselves.
Statistics from 2024 entry.
- Portal
What's our secret to unparalleled Oxbridge success rates?
The Portal provides the pathway to your dream offer at Oxford or Cambridge. When you enrol on your Programme, you’ll be given access to your personalised Portal which will guide you through our carefully developed curriculum. The Portal is the heart of your Programme.
Your path to Oxbridge is ready and waiting – all you need to do is follow it.
All the Cambridge Philosophy Programme features.
Want to know what you'll get with your Programme? Here's exactly what will be included.
Group Teaching
- Personal Statement Course
- Interview Intensive Course
One-To-One Tutoring
- Interview Tuition
- PAA Tuition
- Personal Statement Guidance
- Written Work Support & Guidance
Revision Materials
- Personal Statement Online Course
- The Ultimate Personal Statement Guide
- The Ultimate Oxbridge Interview Guide
Practice Materials
- Unlimited Personal Statement Marking
Support & Feedback
- Dedicated Programme Team
- 24/7 Access For Tutor Support
- Full Written Feedback After Each Session
- Post-Session Homework
- Introductory Onboarding Session
- Your Personalised Portal
- Assigned Form Mentor
- Unlimited 1-1 Mentoring Sessions
Student Enrichment
- Weekly Enrichment Seminars
- Exam Success Online Course
- Recommended Reading List
- Work Experience Support
- The Ultimate Guide To Exam Success
Personal Statement Course
Interview Intensive Course
Weekly Group Workshops
Personal Statement Online Course
The Ultimate Personal Statement Guide
The Ultimate Oxbridge Interview Guide
Dedicated Personal Programme Manager
24/7 Access For Tutor Support
Full Written Feedback After Each Session
Post-Session Homework
Personal Statement Marking
Introductory Onboarding Session
Your Personalised Portal
Assigned Form Mentor
Group Workshops
Exam Success Online Course
Recommended Reading List
Work Experience Support
The Ultimate Guide To Exam Success
We provide a risk-free trial on all of our Programmes. During this period, you can cancel and you will receive a refund as long as you are within your cooling off period and have not exceeded two hours of one-to-one tutoring.
We're confident of your satisfaction with our Programmes. The Programmes are designed from the ground up to help gain you your offer; resulting in a success rate triple the national average. Due to the intensive nature of the Programmes, we are selective with the students we work with to ensure they are fully committed and a viable candidate.
The trial period offers you the chance to ensure you are 100% happy with the service, resources and tutors, whilst also giving us the chance to ensure you are dedicated to the Programme. If, for any reason, you aren't completely satisfied, we'll provide you with a refund provided you are eligible as per our Terms & Conditions. This is our guarantee.
UniAdmissions' Formula For Oxbridge Success
The Programme is a syllabus designed to help get you your dream offer from the moment you enrol.
Over the years, we have been behind hundreds of successful Oxbridge applicants. By improving our syllabus year on year, we’ve gained an incredible insight into what works for an Oxbridge application, and what doesn’t work.
Application Advice
- Programme Team
- 24/7 Tutor Support
- Form Tutor
- Work Exp. Advice
- Group Workshops
- Unlimited Mentoring
Personal Statement
- Unlimited Redrafts
- 1-1 Tutoring
- Intensive Course
- Textbooks
- Reading Lists
PAA and Written Work
- 1-1 Tutoring
- Practice Questions
- Support in writing an effective cover sheet
Oxbridge Interview
- 1-1 Tutoring
- Mock Interviews
- Intensive Course
- Textbooks
- Enrichment Sessions
Get Your Dream Offer
This is the stage that all of your work leads to, but it is not an easy feat. Find out all of the support that you can get to reach this goal within a Premium Programme.
If you are confident in some areas of your application, such as the Personal Statement and Interview, we can also provide Programmes of support for students that cover individual areas of the Philosophy application.
To discuss your particular needs, reach out to our Admissions Consultants who will help create a plan of support personalised to you.
To get started on your journey with UniAdmissions, you’ll need to arrange to speak with an Admissions Consultant who will assess your application and how viable you are as a candidate.
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We are a private selective Oxbridge preparation school.
Our mission at UniAdmissions is to get every single one of the students we work with each year onto their chosen course at Oxford or Cambridge. Every student applying to study on our Programme goes through an initial assessment with our Admissions team. This is a 30-minute consultation (free of charge) where our team assesses your viability.
We accept students onto our exclusive Programmes based upon the following:
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Whether you have the right academic profile to be realistically considered by Oxford or Cambridge university.
WIDER PROFILE
Whether you have begun to demonstrate the kind of interest that is looked upon favourably by admissions tutors.
ATTITUDE
Whether you are approaching your application and admission to Oxbridge with the right mindset.
TIME COMMITMENT
Applying to Oxbridge takes a significant commitment – if a student cannot commit the time, we cannot work with them.
Learn more about our admissions criteria on our UniAdmissions Students page.
FAQs
Got some questions about the Cambridge Philosophy Premium Programme? You might just find the answer here. If not, you can always reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help!
Does Oxford offer a Philosophy course?
Oxford does not offer a single Philosophy course, with it instead being offered alongside other subjects. Therefore if you want to study just Philosophy then Cambridge will be the choice for you.
If you are interested in studying Philosophy at Oxford, check out our PPE and PPL Premium Programmes to find out how we can support your application.
What Intensive Courses are part of the Philosophy Programme?
As part of the Philosophy Programme, you will have a place on the Personal Statement and Interview Intensive Courses.
Who has to sit the Philosophy Admissions Assessment?
All applicants are required to sit the Philosophy Admissions Assessment (PAA); you will receive expert one-to-one tuition to ensure you achieve the best score possible.
How do I decide what written work I should submit with my application?
Your tutor will be on hand to help you decide what written work to submit as part of your application – the college you are applying to will also let you know what sort of work it should be.
Where do I find UniAdmissions' reading lists?
As with all the materials that form part of your Programme, you will find the reading list on the Preparation Portal under the ‘Extras’ tab.
