Hello
DS is thinking of applying to Cambridge to study Russian. He he doing A levels in Russian, philosophy, maths and English. His heart is set on Cambridge since he did a school trip there a few years ago.
I don't think it's an unrealistic aim as he is on tracks for A stars and has very good GCSEs but I don't really understand how it works- can you apply just to read Russian or would it need to be with another language (which he doesn't have)? I've been on the website but am finding it a bit confusing (I am obviously not the brains of the operation 😃)
Does anyone here have DC doing languages at Cambridge? Can you shed some light?
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PlainCake · 11/04/2024 19:26
MarchingFrogs · 12/04/2024 09:12
For which one of the entry requirements (as a pp has already mentioned) is A level History. It does say
If you’re not taking History, but are able to demonstrate that you have developed other, equivalent skills by taking other relevant subjects, or through independent subject exploration, you should contact the admissions office of the College to which you are considering applying for advice.Â
but also then goes on to say, under what subjects recent entrants had, that everyone actually did have History.
Dewdilly · 12/04/2024 08:20
You might need to consider the problem of the year abroad, with the current situation in Russia. I know people studying Russian - not Cambridge - who were advised to go to Estonia instead, for example - where few people speak Russian as the main language, and it’s frowned on if you do.
That’s not in itself a reason to not study Russian. It’s a great language. But it’s something to consider.
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