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University of Cambridge has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
If you have a passion for literature, we have a challenging course that will inspire you in your reading and develop your critical and imaginative abilities. English at Cambridge gives you a solid foundation in history of English literature, from the medieval period right up to the present day. You're taught by some of the most eminent writers and thinkers who, between them, teach and research almost every aspect of literature.
How to apply
15Oct
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A*AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 41 - 42 points
Other qualifications at a level equivalent to A Levels and IB Higher Levels are also accepted, including Scottish Advanced Highers, Welsh qualifications, the Irish Leaving Certificate, and a range of European and overseas qualifications. See the guidance at www.cam.ac.uk/entrancerequirements. Please note that entry requirements may vary across our Colleges. Any Colleges that require additional subjects or specific grades in a subject are detailed on our website. It's important to check whether your chosen College has any additional entry requirements before you apply (www.cam.ac.uk/courses).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/english-ba-hons#entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Interview
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Applicants may be required to take a subject-specific written assessment if they are shortlisted for interview. Please check the website for further details (www.cam.ac.uk/assessment).
English language requirements
For details of our English Language Requirements, please visit:
https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For information on tuition fees for Home, EU, and international students, please refer to:
www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/fees-and-finance/tuition-fees
Provider information
University of Cambridge
The Old Schools
Trinity Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1TN