University of Cambridge · Languages & Cultures
Linguistics and Modern Languages (BA)
A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry
- Standard offer
- A*AA
- Admissions tests
- None stated
- Required subjects
- No specific subjects required if studying the language from scratch; French requires French at A level; to study a language at advanced level you need an A level in it
- Recommended subjects
- Modern Language, English Literature, English Language, History, Mathematics
- Notes
- 4 years including a year abroad. Languages, English, History and Mathematics recommended. Admissions assessment at some Colleges (no advance registration). Written work required at every listed College: 1 piece at Christ's, Clare, Corpus Christi, Girton, Gonville & Caius, Homerton, Jesus, Lucy Cavendish, Magdalene, Queens', Robinson, Selwyn, Sidney Sussex, St Edmund's and Wolfson; 2 pieces at Downing, Fitzwilliam, Hughes Hall (TBC), King's, Murray Edwards, Newnham, Pembroke, St John's, Trinity and Trinity Hall. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
- Source
- Official course page · verified October 2026
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FAQ
Which A-levels do I need for Linguistics and Modern Languages (BA)?
No specific subjects required if studying the language from scratch; French requires French at A level; to study a language at advanced level you need an A level in it
What is the standard A-level offer for Linguistics and Modern Languages (BA)?
A*AA. 4 years including a year abroad.