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Anglo-Saxon, Norse and CelticEngineeringLinguistics
ArchaeologyEnglishMathematics
ArchitectureGeographyMedicine
Asian and Middle Eastern StudiesHistoryModern and Medieval Languages
Chemical Engineering & BiotechnologyHistory and Modern LanguagesMusic
ClassicsHistory and PoliticsNatural Sciences (Biological)
Computer ScienceHistory of ArtNatural Sciences (Physical)
DesignHuman, Social & Political SciencesPhilosophy
EconomicsLand EconomyPsychological & Behavioural Sciences
EducationLawTheology, Religion & Philosophy of Religion

Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic (ASNC)

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page (please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully). 
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload TWO examples of work that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests. Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your work (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each pdf you upload. 
  • Some things are not needed!
    There is no assessment for ASNC applicants. Students applying for ASNC do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The full interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024 and we are currently expecting the interviews for ASNC to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about provisional dates for Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic interviews will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4 on receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5 information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • Resources: If you are looking for resources, please see the ASNC subject page.

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Archaeology

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page (please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully). 
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload ONE essay that you feel accurately reflects your abilities and interests. Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your work (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of the pdf that you upload. 
    • The essay that you select should be no more than 1500 words long (this is a University-wide requirement for Archaeology essays).
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Archaeology do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. 
  • Online interviews and Written Assessment (provisional information)
    Applicants selected for interview will have a College assessment and two interviews. Both the assessment and the interviews will take place online (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The will take place on Wednesday 20 November 2024. We will organise the assessment for you if you are selected for interview - you do not need to register for it. Information about the Archaeology assessment is available , and please also see our page on College assessments. Practical details for sitting the assessment remotely will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview (you will be able to complete it either at home or at school, if you go to school).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Archeology to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about dates for Archaeology interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4 about receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5 with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Archaeology subject page.

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Architecture

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page (please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully). 
  • Artwork pdf required (deadline 4 November)
    We ask all applicants for Architecture to upload a 6-page artwork pdf. Please read the Architecture artwork pdf page for details. 
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Architecture do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Portfolio required for students invited for interview
    If you are selected for interviews, you will be asked to show a portfolio of recent work in the interviews (normally via screenshare). Your portfolio isn’t expected to be work of an architectural nature (e.g. plans, sections etc). Our Director of Studies will want to see something that will illustrate your interests, experience and ability in the visual and material arts. Normally drawing and painting forms the basis of the portfolio but other media such as sculpture and photography may also be included. It’s usually sufficient for three-dimensional work to be exhibited in photographs. Digital images from a sketchbook with ongoing drawings are extremely helpful and applicants are encouraged to show one at interview. Your work may be in any media (pencil, charcoal, crayon etc.) and should include a variety of subject matter. The work can be material prepared for school-leaving examinations but creative work executed outside formal courses is also welcome.
  • Online interviews and College Assessment (provisional information)
    Applicants selected for interview will have a College assessment (a drawing task) and two interviews. Both the assessment and the interviews will take place online (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The will take place on Thursday 21 November 2024. We will organise this for you if you are selected for interview - you do not need to register. Information about the assessment for Architecture is available , and please also see our page on College assessments. Practical details for sitting the assessment remotely will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview (you will be able to complete it at home or at school, if you attend a school).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024 and we are currently expecting the interviews for Architecture to take place in the week of 2-6 December, though this is to be confirmed in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will be on a separate date to the assessment. You will need your portfolio (see above) for both interviews, and to be ready to screenshare / hold things up to the camera as you discuss them. We also advise you to have a copy of your 6-page artwork pdf with you in case you need it for reference. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4 on receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5 with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • Resources: If you are looking for resources, please see the Architecture subject page.

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Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES)

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully. 
  • Written work required only if you are applying for a European Language (deadline 4 November)
    • AMES (only) candidates do not need to upload written work. 
    • If you are applying to combine an AMES language with a European language, please upload ONE piece of work that you have written in the European Language that you plan to study at Cambridge. It should preferably be an essay on literary texts, history or philosophy. If you don't have anything on these topics, any piece of work in the European language you intend to study is acceptable. Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your work (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of the pdf that you upload. 
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for AMES do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Online interviews and College Assessment (where relevant)
    Applicants selected for interview will have two interviews, and if you are applying for a European Language, you will also have a College Assessment. Both the interviews and the assessment (if relevant) will take place online (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting interviews for AMES to take place on Mon 9, Tues 10, Wed 11 and possibly Thurs 12 December. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4 about receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5 with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). If you are applying for a European language, please also read the information about interviews in the Modern and Medieval Languages subject information as one of your interviews will be for your European language and will follow the format of Modern and Medieval Languages interviews.
    • AMES interview candidates who are applying for a European language will also take a online on Thursday 21 November 2024. We will organise the assessment for you if you are selected for interview - you do not need to do anything at the moment. The assessment is the same as the one that applicants for Modern and Medieval Languages take, and information about it is available . Please also see our page on College assessments. Practical details for sitting the assessment remotely will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview (you will be able to complete it at home or at school, if you attend a school).
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the AMES subject page.

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Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

  • Admissions Test registration required (deadline 16 September)
    In order to make a valid application, we require all applicants for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) on 15 or 16 October. For further information please see the and the , including preparation materials. The exam board is Pearson and you will receive the approximately six weeks after the test date. 
  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stege 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully. 
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Chemical Engineering do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Chemical Engineering to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. 
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and an update about provisional dates for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5 with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • Resources Many universities have engineering admissions tests and interviews that involve solving problems. If you want to practice solving problems relevant to Chemical Engineering, please visit:  and/or the . If you are looking for further resources, please see the Chemical Engineering subject page.

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Classics

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully. 
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload TWO examples of your written work. The essays you select should be pieces of work that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests. Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your essays (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each pdf you upload. 
    • Please select essays that are no more than 2500 words each in length. If you select a piece that is part of an EPQ, please direct us to the relevant section.
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Classics do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Online interviews and Written Assessment (provisional information)
    Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • All applicants selected for interview will have a . The assessments are different for the three-year course and the four-year course. We will organise the relevant assessment for you if you are selected for interview - you do not need to register.
      • Information about the assessment for 3-year Classics is available , and please also see our page on College assessments. Practical details about the assessment will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview. Note that the assessment for 3-year Classics forms part of one of your online interviews (which will be in a longer slot than normal) rather than being a written assessment.
      • Information about the assessment for 4-year Classics is also available . It will be scheduled like an interview (if you are invited for interview you will have an individual time, though note that this is likely be on a different date to your other interviews). Please also see our page on College assessments. Practical details for the assessment will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview.
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and the Classics interviews and College assessments are due to take place on Monday 9 - Thursday 12 December, though it is possible that some of the 4-year assessments could be the following week if more capacity is needed. Selected 3-year applicants will have two interviews, one of which will be a longer interview as it will include your assessment. Selected 4-year candidates will have two interviews and a separate assessment. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Classics subject page.

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Computer Science

  • Admissions Test registration required (deadline 16 September)
    In order to make a valid application, we require all applicants for Computer Science to take the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) on 16 or 17 October. For further information please see the and the , including preparation materials. The exam board is Pearson and you will receive the approximately six weeks after the test date. 
  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully). 
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Computer Science do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Computer Science to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. 
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Computer Science to be in the week of 9-13 December and possibly 16-18 December. A further update about dates for Computer Science interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4 on receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5 with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Computer Science subject page.

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Design

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully. 
  • Artwork pdf required (deadline 4 November)
    We ask all applicants for Design to upload a 6-page artwork pdf. Please read the Artwork pdf page for details. 
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Design do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Portfolio required for students invited for interview
    If you are selected for interviews, you will be asked to show a portfolio of recent work in the interviews (normally via screenshare). Your portfolio isn’t expected to be work of an architectural nature (e.g. plans, sections etc). Our Director of Studies will want to see something that will illustrate your interests, experience and ability in the visual and material arts. Normally drawing and painting forms the basis of the portfolio but other media such as sculpture and photography may also be included. It’s usually sufficient for three-dimensional work to be exhibited in photographs. Digital images from a sketchbook with ongoing drawings are extremely helpful and applicants are encouraged to show one at interview. Your work may be in any media (pencil, charcoal, crayon etc.) and should include a variety of subject matter. The work can be material prepared for school-leaving examinations but creative work executed outside formal courses is also welcome.
  • Online interviews and College Assessment (provisional information)
    Applicants selected for interview will have a College assessment (a drawing task) and two interviews. Both the assessment and the interviews will take place online (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The will take place on Thursday 21 November 2024. We will organise the it for you if you are selected for interview - you do not need to register. Information about the assessment for Design is available , and please also see our page on College assessments. Practical details for sitting the assessment remotely will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview (you will be able to complete it at home or at school, if you attend a school).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Design to take place in the week of 2-6 December, though this is to be confirmed in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will be on a separate date to the assessment. You will need your portfolio (see above) for both interviews, and to be ready to screenshare / hold things up to the camera as you discuss them. We also advise you to have a copy of your 6-page artwork pdf with you in case you need it for reference. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4 on receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5 with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • Resources: If you are looking for resources, please see the Design subject page.

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Economics

  • Admissions Test registration required (deadline 16 September)
    In order to make a valid application, we require all applicants for Economics to take the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) on 16 or 17 October. For further information please see the and the , including preparation materials. The exam board is Pearson and you will receive the approximately six weeks after the test date. 
  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully. 
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for Economics do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Economics to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. 
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Economics to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about dates for Economics interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Shortly before one of your interviews you will be asked to spend half an hour working on some preparatory exercises (applied quantitative problems), which you will then discuss in the interview. Your other interview will include discussion of a short article with the interviewers. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Economics subject page.

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Education

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully. 
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload TWO examples of your written work. Your chosen essays should be pieces of work that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests. Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your essays (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each essay pdf. 
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for Education do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Education to take place in the week of 9-13 Dec. A further update about dates for Education interviews will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5 with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Education subject page.

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Engineering

  • Admissions Test registration required (deadline 16 September)
    In order to make a valid application, we require all applicants for Engineering to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) on 15 or 16 October. For further information please see the and the , including preparation materials. The exam board is Pearson and you will receive the approximately six weeks after the test date. 
  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully. 
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Engineering do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Engineering to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. 
  • Online interviews 
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Engineering to take place between 9 and 18 December (there will be no interviews on Sat 14 or Sun 15 Dec). A further update about dates for Engineering interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).  
    Resources
    • ​Many universities have engineering admissions tests and interviews that involve solving problems. If you want to practice solving problems relevant to Engineering, please visit the Cambridge University Engineering Department resource: . 
    • Further resources are available on the Engineering subject page.

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English

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    ​Please upload TWO literary criticism essays (not creative writing). These should be pieces of work that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests. If you are sending an essay based on an extract, please ensure that you include a copy of the extract discussed in your essay at the end of the pdf. Otherwise it is extremely difficult for us to make a judgement on the piece submitted. Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your essays (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each essay pdf.  
  • Some things are not needed! 
    Students applying for English do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. 
  • Online interviews and College Assessment (provisional information)
    Applicants selected for interview will have a College assessment and two interviews. Both the assessment and the interviews will take place online (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The will take place on Tuesday 19 November 2024. We will organise the assessment for you if you are selected for interview - you do not need to register. Information about the assessment for English is available , and please also see our page on College assessments. Practical details for sitting the assessment remotely will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview (you will be able to complete it at home or at school, if you attend a school).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting interviews for English to take place on Tues 10, Wed 11, Thurs 12 and possibly Mon 9 December. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. There will be some pre-interview study before one of the interviews. It is important that you read the pre-interview study page beforehand (part of the Stage 5 information, once available), as that is where the detail will be of how the remote pre-interview study works. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes a section on receiving an invitation to interview and information for students selected for interview (more details will be available nearer the time).  
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the English subject page.

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Geography

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully).  
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for Geography do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Geography to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. There is no College assessment for Geography at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Geography to take place on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). Further detail will be available nearer the time. There may be some pre-interview study before one of the interviews - we will confirm either way in due course. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).  
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Geography subject page.

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History

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.  
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload TWO examples of written work related to historical studies. The pieces you select should be work that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests.
    • Your essays should be no more than 2,500 words in length.
    • If you are sending an essay based on source interpretation please ensure that you enclose a copy of the sources discussed in the essay at the end of the pdf. Otherwise it is very difficult for us to make a judgement on the piece submitted.
    • Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully for the remaining instructions. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your essays (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each of the pdfs you upload. 
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for History do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. There is no College assessment for History at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    Selected applicants will have two online interviews (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for History to take place in the week of 9 - 13 December. A further update about dates for History interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Before one of your interviews, you will do some pre-interview study in preparation for discussion in interview. It is important that you read the pre-interview study page (part of Stage 5, once available), as that is where the detail will be of how remote pre-interview study works. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).  
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the History subject page.

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History and Modern Languages

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.  
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload TWO examples of your written work as follows:
    • One essay should be in History and should be of not more than 2,500 words in length. If you are sending an essay based on source interpretation please ensure that you enclose a copy of the sources discussed in the essay at the end of the pdf. Otherwise it is very difficult for us to make a judgement on the piece submitted. 
    • Your second essay should be in the language that you are applying for, unless you are applying to study a language from scratch. It is preferable if you can send a language essay on literary texts, history or philosophy. If you don't have anything on these topics, any piece of work in the language you intend to study is acceptable. If you are applying for a language from scratch, please instead send an essay in English, preferably on literary texts or in a historical subject.
    • Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully for the remaining instructions. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your essays (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each essay pdf. 
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for History and Modern Languages do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Online interviews and College Assessment (provisional information)
    Selected candidates will have a College assessment and two interviews. Both the College assessment and the interviews will take place online (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The College assessment will either be the MML assessment or the History and ML ab initio assessment (it depends on whether your language is from scratch or not) and will take place on Thursday 21 November 2024. We will organise the relevant assessment for you if you are selected for interview - you do not need to register. Information about the assessments is available , and please also see our page on College assessments. Practical details for sitting the assessment remotely will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview (you will be able to complete it at home or at school, if you attend a school). There is no separate assessment for History at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë. 
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are expecting the interviews for History and Modern Languages to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about dates for interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews. One of the interviews will be a History interview and the other will be a language interview. Just before the language interview you will do some pre-interview study. It is important that you read the pre-interview study page in beforehand (part of Stage 5, once available), as that is where the detail will be of how online pre-interview study works. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).  
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the History and ML subject page.

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History and Politics

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.  
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload TWO essays that you that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests. The essays you select should have written in the course of your normal school work and marked by a teacher.
    • The essays should not exceed 2,500 words each and at least one essay should be on a topic related to historical studies. 
    • Don't worry if you aren't studying Politics at school, as two essays produced during your History studies will be fine.
    • If you are sending an essay based on source interpretation please ensure that you enclose a copy of the sources discussed in the essay at the end of the pdf. Otherwise it is very difficult for us to make a judgement on the piece submitted.
    • Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines for the further details. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your essays (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each essay pdf. 
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for History and Politics do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. There is no College assessment for History and Politics at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    Selected candidates will have two online interviews (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for History and Politics to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about dates for interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews (one for History, one for Politics). Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).  
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the History and Politics subject page.


History of Art

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully).  
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for History of Art do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for History of Art to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. 
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    • Selected candidates will have two online interviews (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
      • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we currently expect the interviews for History of Art to take place on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 December. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes a section on receiving an invitation to interview and information for students selected for interview (more details will be available nearer the time).  
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the History of Art subject page.

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Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS)

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.  
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload TWO essays that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests. One of the essays must have been produced under timed conditions. For the remaining instructions, please read the written work guidelines carefully. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your essays (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each essay pdf. 
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for Human, Social and Political Sciences do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. There is no College assessment for HSPS at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    Selected candidates will have two online interviews (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Human, Social and Political Sciences to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about dates for interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two online interviews. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).  
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the HSPS subject page.

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Land Economy

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.  
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload ONE essay that you feel accurately reflects your abilities and interests. Land Economy is an interdisciplinary subject drawing heavily on Economics and Law. Consequently, it would be helpful to chose an essay in either of those areas if you have one, although it is appreciated that not many of you study law at school. Another useful cognate subject would be Geography, or failing than that we would be happy to receive work from any other subjects that you study, that may not be directly relevant to Land Economy. Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your essay (you must do this in a specific way). Please also ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of your essay pdf. 
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Land Economy do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    Selected candidates will have two online interviews (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Land Economy to take place in the week of 2-6 December or the week of 9-13 December. A further update about provisional dates for Land Economy interviews will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).  
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Land Economy subject page.

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Law

  • Admissions Test registration required (deadline 15 September)
    In order to make a valid application, all applicants for Law must take the LNAT by 15 October. For more details see the and the LNAT website for and . You will receive your in mid-February and if you have a question you can .
  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.   
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Law do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Law to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. 
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we currently expect the interviews for Law to take place in the week of 9-13 December. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). There will be some pre-interview study before one of the interviews. It is important that you read the pre-interview study page (part of Stage 5, once available), as that is where the detail will be of how the remote pre-interview study works. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes a section on receiving an invitation to interview and information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Law subject page

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Linguistics

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.   
  • Some things are not needed!
    There is no 20 Nov College assessment for Linguistics at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë (though you will be asked to work through comparable problems in an extended interview. Students applying for Linguistics do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Linguistics to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. 
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    Selected applicants will have two online interviews (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Linguistics to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about dates for Linguistics interviews in that period will be available here in due course. 
    • We will give you time to to look at preparatory exercises (small linguistic problems) immediately before one of one of your interviews. You will then discuss the exercises in the subsequent interview. The exercises you are given will be comparable to those set in the Linguistics assessment sat by candidates at other Colleges, so the may be helpful even though there is no assessment for ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë candidates. It is important that you read the pre-interview study page beforehand (part of the Stage 5 information, once available), as that is where the detail will be of how remote pre-interview study works. 
    • Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).
  • Resources 
    If you're looking for some introductory material on Linguistics at this stage, we recommend Chapter 1 of (a FREE online textbook - just click on the link). Important: this reading suggestion is just for applicants who are not sure what to read at this stage - it is not required reading for interviews or anything like that, so if you've been reading other materials please don't worry or make changes. Please note that we do not recommend that you read the rest of the textbook (which is rather long), just Chapter 1. There are also further reading suggestions in the resources section of the Linguistics subject page

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Mathematics

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Mathematics do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Mathematics to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. There is no College assessment for Mathematics at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we currently expect to interview for Maths between 9 and 18 December (there will be no interviews on Sat 14 or Sun 15 December). A further update about dates for Mathematics interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). Before one of your interviews, we will ask you to do some preparatory work on a maths problem sheet (you will be given 75 mins for this - no preparation is needed), and a discussion of your solutions to the questions will then form part of the subsequent interview. Calculators are not allowed for the problem sheet. It is important to read your invitation to interview carefully for the detail, and please read the pre-interview study page beforehand (part of Stage 5, once available), as that is where the detail will be of how pre-interview study works. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time). 
  • STEP requirement: Conditional offers for Mathematics include grades 1 or higher in each of papers II and III. See the Mathematics subject page and the for more detail. You can wait until you've got an offer to register for STEP:  the registration deadline is normally in April or early May and the exams are taken in June (normally just after A level or equivalent exams).
    Resources: 
  • STEP Support Programme
    The University has a free online to help all mathematics applicants develop their advanced problem-solving skills in preparation for sitting STEP. The programme consists of online modules for individual self study, published weekly. There is also a discussion forum where you can ask for additional help, mentored by programme staff and Cambridge students who have taken STEP themselves. The programme is open to everyone, and we hope it will be particularly useful if your school cannot offer much support for STEP preparation. For more information, and to access the free online STEP Support Programme resources, see .
  • Isaac Physics
    If you've applied for Maths with Physics, see the if you want to practice solving problems relevant to Physics.
  • Further resources are available on the Mathematics subject page
     

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Medicine

  • Admissions Test registration required (deadline 19 September)
    In order to make a valid application, all applicants for Medicine must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) by 26th September. For further details, see the and the (which includes preparation materials). You will receive your results on the day at the test centre and the will be sent to your chosen universities in November. If you have any questions, please contact .
  • My Cambridge Application (deadline 22 Oct), ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully. You will see that for Medicine (only) we require a Fee Status Questionnaire and accompanying documents by 4 November if you are not a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past three years. The form and instructions for uploading it are on the Medicine Fee Status Questionnaire page.
  • Some documents are not needed!
    We do not require applicants for Medicine to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. 
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Medicine to take place on Mon 9, Tues 10, Thurs 12 and Fri 13  December. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Medicine subject page.

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Modern and Medieval Languages

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully).
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    ​Please upload TWO examples of your written work. These should be pieces of work that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests.
    • For languages you are studying to A level, IB Higher Level, Scottish Advanced Higher or equivalent and applying to study at Cambridge, please send one essay in each chosen language, preferably on literary texts, history or philosophy. If you don't have anything on literary texts, history or philosophy, any work in the language(s) you intend to study is acceptable. 
    • If you are applying for an ab initio language (one you start from scratch), please send an essay in English for that language, preferably written on English Literary texts or on a historical subject. 
    • Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully for the remaining details. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your essays (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each essay pdf. 
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for MML do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Online interviews and College Assessment (provisional information)
    Selected candidates will have the MML College assessment and two interviews. Both the College assessment and the interviews will take place online (you will not need to travel to Cambridge) but they will not be on the same date.
    • The will take place on Thursday 21 November 2024. We will organise the assessment for you if you are selected for interview - you do not need to register. Information about the assessment for MML is available , and please also see our page on College assessments. Practical details for sitting the assessment remotely will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview.
      • If you are applying for a modern European language and a Classical language, you will have both the MML Admissions Assessment and a Classics Assessment - see Classics for details of the Classics College Assessment.
      • If you are applying for a modern European language and a Classical language and your modern European language is to be studied ab initio, you will only have a Classics College Assessment (see Classics for details of the Classics College Assessment). Your suitability to study the ab initio language will be assessed in your interview but you will not sit the MML Assessment.
    • The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Modern and Medieval Languages to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about dates for interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). Interviews for a language you have already studied will normally include some questions in that language; interviewers for a language you wish to learn from scratch will be seeking to gauge the level of your commitment to that language, as well as general linguistic and analytical aptitude. You will be given study material before each interview so please ensure that you read the page about pre-interview study (part of Stage 5, once available), for details of how the online pre-interview study works. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).
      • If you are applying for a modern European language and a Classical language, you will have a Classics interview and assessment for your Classical language. See Classics for details (this interview will not normally have pre-interview reading).
  • Resources If you are looking for further resources, please see the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë MML subject page.

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Music

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully).
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    ​Please upload examples of work that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests. We ask for
    • One harmony exercise. 
    • One essay, preferably, but not necessarily, on the history or analysis of music
    • (optional) You may also send a composition if you want to - this is optional depending on your interests
    • Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully for the remaining details. These include details of how to choose, prepare and send your work (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each pdf that you send. 
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for Music do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process.
  • Online interviews and assignment
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Music to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about provisional dates and what you will need to do for Music interviews will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). You will be able to perform on an instrument (for no more than 5 minutes) in one of your interviews if you want to. This is optional as performance is an optional element of the Music Tripos, so it will be more relevant for some candidates than for others, depending on your interests. If you plan to perform on an instrument, please ensure that you warm up before your interview. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Music subject page.

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Natural Sciences (Biological)

  • Admissions Test registration required (deadline 16 September)
    In order to make a valid application, we require all applicants for Natural Sciences (Biological) to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) on 15 or 16 October. For further information please see the and the , including preparation materials. The exam board is Pearson and you will receive the approximately six weeks after the test date. 
  • Communications
    Please could you ensure that if you're asked to give your subject (e.g. at the beginning of emails, or when sending documents) you always write Natural Sciences (Biological) rather than just Natural Sciences. Many thanks - this helps us a lot!
  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Natural Sciences (Biological)do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Natural Sciences (Biological) to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting to interview for Natural Sciences (Biological) in the week of 9-13 December and possibly 16-18 December. An update about dates for Natural Sciences (Biological) interviews will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). The interview team will be able to assess students with all interests within the course and will have read your application, so please don't worry - they will know what subjects you are taking and any particular interests you have expressed in your application. Equally, though, note that you could be asked questions on any areas of maths/science - the material will not be limited to topics you have expressed an interest in. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more details will be available nearer the time).
  • Resources for Natural Sciences (Biological) are available on the Natural Sciences subject page.

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Natural Sciences (Physical)

  • Admissions Test registration required (16 September deadline) 
    In order to make a valid application, we require all applicants for Natural Sciences (Physical) to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) on 15 or 16 October. For further information please see the and the , including preparation materials. The exam board is Pearson and you will receive the approximately six weeks after the test date. 
  • Communications
    Please could you ensure that if you're asked to give your subject (e.g. at the beginning of emails, or when sending documents) you always write Natural Sciences (Physical) rather than just Natural Sciences. Many thanks - this helps us a lot!
  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for Natural Sciences (Physical) do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for Natural Sciences (Physical) to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting to interview for Natural Sciences (Physical) in the week of 9-13 December and 16-18 December. A further update about dates for Natural Sciences (Physical) interviews in that period will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). Please also note that the interview team will be able to assess students with all interests within the course and will have read your application, so please don't worry - they will know what subjects you are taking / have taken and any particular interests you have expressed. Equally, though, note that they could ask you questions on any areas of maths/science - the material will not be limited to topics you have expressed an interest in. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).
  • Resources for Natural Sciences (Physical)
    • If you would like to practice problem-solving and revise your Physics, see the for materials. You will also find on this site and can also use the .
    • Further resources are available on the Natural Sciences subject page.

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Philosophy

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    We do not require applicants for Philosophy to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. You also do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. 
  • Online interviews and Written Assessment (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Philosophy to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about dates for Philosophy interviews will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have a College admissions assessment and two interviews. Both the assessment and the interviews will take place online (you will not need to travel to Cambridge).
    • The date is currently to be confirmed - we will update this information once the date is available. We will organise the assessment for you if you are selected for interview - you do not need to register. Information about the assessment for Philosophy is available , and please also see our page on College assessments, once the detail is available for Philosophy. Practical details for sitting the assessment remotely will be sent to you by email if you are selected for interview.
    • Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will be on a separate date to the written assessment. Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the Philosophy subject page.

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Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (PBS)

  • Subject requirements
    All applicants for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë must meet our subject requirements.
  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.
  • Some documents are not needed!
    Students applying for PBS do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. We do not require applicants for PBS to send written work, as we do for some of the other subjects. There is no College assessment for PBS at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for PBS to take place on Mon 9, Tues 10 and Wed 11 December It is possible, but less likely, that we may also interview on Mon 16 December. A further update about dates for PBS interviews will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, on receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more details will be available nearer the time).
  • Resources If you are looking for resources, please see the PBS subject page.

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Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion

  • ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë information form (deadline 22 Oct) and other deadlines
    In addition to My Cambridge Application (and transcript in some cases), all applicants need to submit the ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë info form and any other relevant forms/documents listed on the current applicants page. Please check both the 22 Oct deadlines (Stage 2) and the 4 Nov deadlines (Stage 3) carefully.
  • Written work required (deadline 4 November)
    Please upload TWO examples of essays that you feel accurately reflect your abilities and interests. Please follow the instructions in the written work guidelines carefully. These include details of how to choose, prepare and upload your work (you must do this in a specific way). Please ensure that a cover sheet is included as the first page of each pdf that you send. 
  • Some documents are not needed! 
    Students applying for Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion do not need to send a Fee Status Questionnaire during the application process. There is no College assessment for Theology at ÍõÖÐÍõÁùºÏ²ÊÌØÂë.
  • Online interviews (provisional information)
    The interview period is 2-18 Dec 2024, and we are currently expecting the interviews for Theology to take place in the week of 9-13 December. A further update about dates for Theology interviews will be available here in due course. Selected applicants will have two interviews, which will take place online (you will not be asked to travel to Cambridge). Please keep an eye on the current applicants page, which includes Stage 4, about receiving an invitation to interview, and Stage 5, with information for students selected for interview (more detail will be available nearer the time).
  • Resources: If you are looking for resources, please see the Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion subject page.
     

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