University of Cambridge · Arts, Design & Architecture
Design (BA/MDes)
A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry
- Standard offer
- A*AA
- Admissions tests
- None stated
- Required subjects
- Mathematics (A* at A level)
- Notes
- Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration). Artwork submission (PDF, up to 6 A4 pages) before interview and a portfolio at interview; St John's also asks for one piece of teacher-marked written work. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a further subject. BA 3 years; MDes 4 years.
- Source
- Official course page · verified October 2026
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FAQ
Which A-levels do I need for Design (BA/MDes)?
Mathematics (A* at A level)
What is the standard A-level offer for Design (BA/MDes)?
A*AA. Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration).