PREPARING STUDENTS FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS
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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS
GUARANTEED OFFER TO A TOP 10
UNIVERSITY
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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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Keele University 51= 15 l l l l l
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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