Cardiff Student Yuxuan Wu Celebrates Outstanding A-Level Results and Oxford Law Place
Posted: 13th August 2026
Cardiff Sixth Form College student Yuxuan Wu is celebrating his A-Level results today after achieving an A* in English Literature, A* in History, A* in Mathematics an A in Physics plus an A* grade in his Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) which examined the legal and ethical implications of assisted dying.
The Cardiff student, who studies at Cardiff Sixth Form College on a scholarship, has secured a place to read Law at Jesus College, Oxford.
Yuxuan’s passion for law was first sparked after attending a careers event at Cardiff University, where he was introduced to the subject as a potential career path.
“I became interested in law because it combines analytical thinking with questions about society and justice,” he said. “I was particularly attracted to Oxford’s course because it looks not only at what the law is, but what it should be and how it can benefit society.”
A significant part of Yuxuan’s academic journey has been his EPQ on assisted dying, a topic he first encountered through debate before undertaking extensive independent research.
The project examined both legal and ethical arguments surrounding assisted dying, drawing on parliamentary legislation, academic journals and medical research.
“I looked at the issue from both sides and tried to understand the legal implications as well as the ethical concerns,” said Yuxuan. “I studied the original House of Lords Bill and connected my research to more recent proposals that have been considered by Parliament.”
His research involved analysing academic papers, legal theories, parliamentary documents and publications from medical organisations, including evidence from countries where assisted dying has been legalised.
“The conclusion I reached was broadly supportive of assisted dying in principle because of the importance of personal autonomy and choice,” he explained. “However, there are important concerns that need careful consideration, particularly around coercion and ensuring strong palliative care provision.”
