Careers and UCAS

Careers and UCAS at Christ’s Hospital

Over 97% of students from Christ’s Hospital continue to higher education, either immediately after Year 13 or following a year out. In 2023, out of the cohort of 96 students choosing to apply through UCAS, 82 were able to take up either their first choice or insurance offer.

The university application process is managed by Mr Will Richards, Head of Sixth Form, and a team of specialist tutors. The Careers Department, run by Miss Helen-Claire Burt, organises a whole range of careers events hosted throughout the year, including professional lunches and networking events which students are invited to attend.

The UCAS process begins for the Deputy Grecians (Year 12 students) in the January of the Lent term with a launch event hosted by the Sixth Form and Careers Departments. Parents and students are invited to attend a series of talks and discussions led by experts. This ranges from specialists in university admissions to advisors on other 18+ options including Higher Apprenticeship.

Advice and guidance is administered through the weekly tutorial system, alongside specialist presentations and workshops. Applicants for Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry (plus other vocational courses) attend weekly extension classes. The Oxbridge group, launched in the January of the Deputy Grecian year, meets weekly and follows a structured preparation programme. Each department assists in providing one to one subject-specific guidance to students seeking to read their subject at university.

The Careers Department organises the My Uni Choices profile which all Deputy Grecians undertake in the Lent term.

In the Summer term the Deputy Grecians attend the Apply Day. This event focuses on the practicality of university applications, writing personal statements, creating a UCAS profile, relevant courses and institutions.

When students return in the Michaelmas term as Grecians (Year 13 students), students and parents are invited to attend a presentation on the graduate market. At this point in the year the focus is on completing the UCAS cycle by November; students are encouraged to discuss their preferences with their tutors. The department is also preparing students for the university admissions tests and interviews.

We offer a unique experience for our Sixth Form students, and academic study is combined with a diverse broader curricular programme which offers an enormous range of activities, clubs and societies including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Enterprise, Model United Nations, CCF, debating, public speaking and so much more.

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