Do you need to know Latin to get into Cambridge?

Almost everyone who takes the three-year course has Latin A level, but this is not an absolute requirement (see question 8). While GCSE Latin or Greek or A level Classical Civilisation are useful, no specific subjects are required for the Classics (4-year) course. See question 9.

What are the entry requirements for Cambridge?

Cambridge usually requires A*A*A for most sciences courses and A*AA for arts courses or 40–42 in the IB, including core points, with 776 at Higher Level.

Do Cambridge prefer 4 A levels?

Most applicants study 3 to 4 A level subjects and our typical offers are usually based on 3 A levels taken together in Year 13. Taking 4 A levels will not normally give you an advantage. However, strong applicants for STEM courses usually study Further Mathematics as a fourth subject.

Do you need Latin to study Classics?

Classical studies entry requirements

Classical studies can often require a qualification in either Latin or ancient Greek.

How can I maximize my chances of getting into Cambridge?

What's the point in studying Latin?!

Is A * A * AA good enough for Cambridge?

Cambridge offers intensive, rigorous, and demanding courses, so they want to be sure that the students who gain admission can keep up. The entry requirements for its most competitive courses, including Medicine, Computer Science and Architecture, are A*A*A-A*AA.

Am I smart enough to get into Cambridge?

Get good grades

Yes, your grades will need to really dazzle. GCSEs are seen as evidence of work ethic – and you need a really strong one of those to cope with studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Our guesstimate is that the average successful applicant has around eight 8/9 grade GCSEs under their belt.

Is Latin required for Oxford?

Candidates are not required to have studied Greek or Latin at the point of application. Course I is designed for candidates with Greek and/or Latin to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or equivalent.

Would learning Latin be useful?

Studying Latin can drastically improve your language learning skills. English isn't the only language that draws from Latin — other Romance languages, including French, Italian, and Spanish, all derive from Latin roots. A strong foundation in Latin will help you in your study of many other languages.

Should I take Latin GCSE?

GCSE Latin will support your study of the sciences, both developing your understanding of terminology, in addition to supporting your analytical skills. Be it Biology, or Chemistry, there are skills from Latin that can and will translate to both. Latin supports an understanding of English, especially the classics.

Is it easier to get into Oxford or Cambridge?

According to these acceptance numbers, Cambridge appears to be the easier to get accepted. However, you still need to be at the top of your class and prove that you have mastered the subject in which you wish to get a degree. If you come from the US, your test scores need to be incredible.

Do Cambridge look at GCSEs?

Most students who apply have at least four or five As or A*s at GCSE (7, 8 or 9 in the new system), but there are always exceptions, and we consider everyone very carefully. So yes, your GCSE scores do matter, but by themselves they're not make-or-break — they're only one part of a big picture.

Do Oxford look at GCSEs?

GCSEs will be taken in to account when we consider your application but they are just one aspect that we look at. GCSE results will be considered alongside your personal statement, academic reference, predicted grades and performance in any written work or written test required for your course.

Can you get into Cambridge without A levels?

Yes, you can. Unsurprisingly, universities such as the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford are unlikely to accept applicants without A-Levels. Despite this, other Russell Group universities do accept applicants who do not have A-Levels.

Can I get into Oxford with a 2 1?

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with an overall grade of 2:1 or 65% or a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0.

Can you get into Cambridge with bad GCSEs?

Yes, it is certainly possible to get into the University of Cambridge with bad GCSEs. It may hinder your application to have poor GCSE results since they are taken as a performance indicator, but since Cambridge does not have any GCSE grade requirements, it is not a barrier to entry in itself.

Is Latin easy if you know English?

Latin Is Not Easier

That verb may serve double or quadruple duty, so you need to learn a whole range of possible connotations. Gender: Like Romance languages, Latin has genders for nouns—something we lack in English. This means something more to memorize in addition to the range of meanings.

What's harder to learn Greek or Latin?

Some choose to learn Ancient Greek first as it has more difficult grammar. So if you're able you can get the more difficult grammar out of the way and then continue on to Classical Latin, which is comparatively easier.

Is Latin very hard to learn?

In one word learn Latin is tough. If you want to come in the comparison, then Latin is more challenging than the other languages. Why is it hard? Many factors like the complex sentence structure, complicated grammar rules, and absence of native speakers made Latin a complex language.

Is Latin an easy GCSE?

Be warned, Latin is one of those GCSEs that gets much harder in Y10/11 than the basic subject studied in Y7/8/9. A university is more likely to be swayed by good overall grades at GCSE than specifically being impressed by a particular subject (unless that subject is part of their general/degree entry requirements).

Do you need 3 A * to get into Oxford?

However Oxford usually only has around 3,300 places each year so even excellent grades will not guarantee you an offer. Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course. (See course pages.) See a list of Oxford courses with conditional offers including at least one A*.

Is Latin A level respected?

Like with a modern language, universities look kindly on applicants who have studied Latin: they consider it a distinct advantage over other candidates in the application process.

What is the hardest subject to get into at Cambridge?

Does Cambridge look at A levels?

We don't just look at which A levels or subjects you've studied. We look at other things you've been doing too, such as extra reading about the subject you're interested in or taking part in activities related to it. Find out how to make a great application to Cambridge.

What is the most popular degree at Cambridge?