BA (Hons) Modern and Medieval Languages at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge offers the opportunity to study the languages and cultures of most European, and many non-European, countries. Explore a range of languages, from French and German to Russian and Latin, and spend a year abroad immersing yourself in the languages and cultures that interest you the most.

Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities | Department: Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics | Duration: BA (Hons) 4 years, full-time including a year abroad | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Part IA): You study 2 languages, at least one at post A level or IB Higher Level standard. Year 2 (Part IB): You take 5 papers in total. You continue intensive language study with the aim of acquiring a high command in both languages.

Career pathways

Fluency in a foreign language, an understanding of foreign cultures, and analytical and research skills are all in great demand on the job market. Employers, even those who aren’t primarily interested in languages, value the experience, independence and cross-cultural awareness you’ve gained during time spent studying abroad. As a graduate you’ll have a range of jobs open to you.

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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): at least one of the languages you want to study. Admission assessment: There is an admission assessment at all 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. These should be recent examples of writing completed for school, one of which should be in one of the languages you intend to study at University.

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) 4 years, full-time including a year abroad

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

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