Undergraduates

At Lucy Cavendish College there are:

students studying for a first undergraduate degree at any age (from 21 upwards)
students who are undertaking a second undergraduate degree

Students in the College Bar / Conservatory Lucy Cavendish College is for outstanding women of all ages from every walk of life. The student community is made up of school-leavers who may have taken a short time out before applying to university; highly successful women wanting a change of professional direction; and women who have always wanted to study their chosen subject but have not until now found the time. All are looking to transform their lives. Lucy Cavendish offers exceptional academic support, and a close-knit community of students all of whom, like you, have chosen to come to Cambridge at a time in their lives that best suits them.

How to apply for Undergraduate study at Lucy Cavendish College - includes information on application deadlines, the admission process, academic preparation required and general guidelines for applicants and referees.

For further information on how to apply you can make an enquiry via email, or by calling 01223 330280.

Students at Lucy Cavendish College are able to study any course that the University offers. For full details on course information you would be advised to visit the University's Course Information webpages where you will find full details on Undergraduate Courses available to study at Lucy Cavendish. These pages include information such as academic requirements, structure of the courses, course outline and more.

"Recent research has shown that mature women in our national universities feel alone and unsupported, and suggests that if there were a space in universities where mature women students could gather to compare notes about university life, talk about their work, support each other and laugh, these students would be happier, healthier and more successful. Lucy Cavendish is the only College in the country to provide that unique space for women students." Dr Maria Purves, Former Admissions Tutor

Listen to Former Admissions Tutor, Dr Maria Purves talking about mature students at Cambridge (YouTube clip)

The Admissions Team

Admissions Director: Dr Emily Tomlinson
Emily's role is to oversee the recruitment and admission of undergraduate students to the College, from publicising the work of the College to running the Freshers' induction programme. This includes maintaining contacts with FE Colleges, organising events such as Open Days and, of course interviewing applicants. She is always happy to see individuals seeking advice on preparing for a Cambridge application.

Contact details:

Email: ejt1002@cam.ac.uk
Telephone: 01223 332197

Tutorial Manager: Gaby Jones
Gaby is the first point of contact for enquiries about undergraduate or graduate study, and administers all aspects of undergraduate and graduate admissions for the College, working with the Admissions Director. Gaby has many years' experience of helping and advising mature women considering an application to Cambridge University.

Contact details:

Email: gj202@cam.ac.uk
Telephone: 01223 330280