BA (Hons) History at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

History at Cambridge gives you the opportunity to explore the past from the ancient world to the present day. Choose from a range of different topics that interest you, from politics in the Roman Republic to material culture in the Ottoman Empire and neoliberalism in modern Britain and America.

What you will study

Year 1 (Part IA): You take 5 papers. Year 2 (Part IB): You take 4 papers. Year 3 (Part II): You take 5 papers.

Career pathways

As a Cambridge history graduate you’ll have a range of skills that are attractive to employers. You’ll have the ability to work independently, to evaluate evidence, and to present arguments clearly and persuasively. In the past, our graduates have secured rewarding jobs across different sectors, including: journalism, broadcasting, teaching, research, finance, consultancy, law, public administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum offer: A level A*AA; IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level. Required subjects (A level/IB Higher Level or equivalent): History. Admission assessment: There is an admission assessment at some Colleges for this course. You do not need to register in advance. Check the College admission assessments page for more information. Submitted work: You will need to submit 2 pieces of written work at all Colleges except Sidney Sussex. If you are applying to Sidney Sussex, you will need to submit one piece of written work.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee status; subject to inflationary increases in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,798 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee status University tuition fee, fixed for the course; a separate College fee (varies by College) is payable in addition. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: BA (Hons) 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying

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