The Student Room GroupThe Student Room Group

Course name

Find a course

Search, shortlist and compare thousands of courses to find that perfect one.

Search for a course

Personalise your search by expected grades and more.

A-level explorer

See where your A-level subjects will lead you.

Where to study

See what makes a university special and discover where you belong.

Image from Modern and Medieval Languages
Image from Modern and Medieval Languages
Image from Modern and Medieval Languages
Image from Modern and Medieval Languages
Image from Modern and Medieval Languages

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Modern and Medieval Languages

University of Cambridge

(4.1)
143 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Modern and Medieval Languages course at University of Cambridge.

Select a qualification to see required grades

UCAS Tariff

152

The university hasn't set UCAS points for this course. To help you compare, we've estimated the tariff using the entry requirements for other qualifications, like A-levels. Make sure you also check the grade requirements to see exactly what you'll need.

You may also need to

Attend an interview

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Cambridge. These students are taking Modern and Medieval Languages or another course from the same subject area.

Others in language and area studies
SubjectGrade
FrenchA*
SpanishA*
HistoryA*
English LiteratureA*
MathematicsA*
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: R800

Here's what University of Cambridge says about its Modern and Medieval Languages course.

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.

You can pursue your interests in many areas, from Italian Renaissance art to contemporary Brazilian cinema and medieval German folk tales to socialist realism in Stalin’s Russia.

This course also includes options in linguistics, such as the historical and cognitive dimensions of the languages you’re studying.

Source: University of Cambridge

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Modern and Medieval Languages at University of Cambridge.

Check the

30 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Interdepartmental

Location

Gonville & Caius | Cambridge

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with time abroad

Subjects

• Modern languages

Start date

October 2026

Application deadline

15 October 2025

University of Cambridge student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 143 reviews from University of Cambridge's students and alumni
5 star
44%
4 star
35%
3 star
12%
2 star
6%
1 star
2%
All reviews

Showing 142 reviews

1st year student

1 year ago

Found it quite shocking that you have to pay a huge fee to join the Student Union. rnI also had trouble voting in the last election, and have received no reply to an email I sent trying to get help to fix this.

(2)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Plenty of cafes in the day, and lots of libraries to work in, especially on sites like Sidgwick. rnSome good clubbing, but it really depends on when you go. One Saturday, the club was absolutely dead, but if you want a good night out, I would recommend Wednesday Revs.

(4)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

I am in one of the cheapest rooms available for first years at my college. This means I spend about u00a35,500 a year on rent, or u00a3184 a week. We are fortunate that rent is only charged during term-time (29-30 weeks) and I know there are some bursaries available. rnRent includes all water and el...

(4)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

Welfare support is very good at my college. I was ill this term and was able to manoeuvre this with the help of my tutor and the nurse. The only problem I have faced has been with trying to get access to lecture recordings - this is not the case with all courses, but the English faculty are pretty a...

(4)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

I am at Selwyn College, and we have been put as first-years in the same accommodation block, which is a lovely idea. We were also organised to be next door to someone from our subject - a great touch! My accommodation is perfectly functional - we have a bed, desk, wardrobe, en-suite and shared kitch...

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

I love the layout of our course. It has just enough freedom (ie I can choose my essay title each week, and will later be able to choose which texts I revisit and revise and which I never want to see again) while being structured and guided under four papers, each of a different time period. The supp...

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Cambridge

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Cambridge students who took the Modern and Medieval Languages course - or another course in the same subject area.

Others in language and area studies

Student information

See who's studying at University of Cambridge. These students are taking Modern and Medieval Languages or another course from the same subject area.

Others in language and area studies
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female67%Male33%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above99%
Number of students725
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Cambridge graduates who took Modern and Medieval Languages - or another course in the same subject area.

Languages and area studies

Graduate statistics

76%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

24%

Business and public service associate professionals

12%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

8%

Finance Professionals

8%

Media Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Cambridge graduates who took Modern and Medieval Languages - or another course in the same subject area.

Languages and area studies

Earnings

£31.8k

First year after graduation

£34.5k

Third year after graduation

£46k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Modern and Medieval Languages.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

Discussions

Discussions

Students are talking about University of Cambridge on The Student Room.

Mobile phone in hand

University of Cambridge socials

Tap these links to go to this university's social media channels

University of Cambridge open days

Are you thinking of applying to this university?

Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Explore more courses at other universities

Swansea University

Bay Campus | Swansea

Business Management (Modern Languages) with a Year in Industry

BSc 4 Years Full-time with year in industry 2026

University of Reading

Main Site | Reading

Modern Languages (French / German / Italian / panish) and English Literature

BA (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

University of Essex

Colchester Campus | Colchester

Language Studies and Linguistics

BA (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

University of Kent

Canterbury campus | Canterbury

Modern Languages

BA (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2026

Bangor University

Main Site | Bangor

Creative Writing and Modern Languages

BA (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

Lancaster University

Main Site | Lancaster

Languages and Global Cultures

MLang 4 Years Full-time with time abroad 2026

University of Leicester

Main Site | Leicester

Modern Languages and Translation

BA (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

Durham University

Durham City | Durham

Modern Languages and Cultures (with Year Abroad)

BA (Hons) 4 Years Full-time with time abroad 2026

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh Campus | Edinburgh

Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures with Spanish

MA (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026

University of Aberdeen

Main Site | Aberdeen

Modern Languages and Translation & Interpretation Studies

MA (Hons) 4 Years Full-time 2026