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King's accepts applicants for all subjects except Veterinary Science, Land Economy and Education. In most subjects there are a number of very different 'routes' you can pursue through the course and papers that can be taken in related subjects. Some students change subject between 'Part I' and 'Part II' of their degree.
 

 

Choosing a subject

At King's academic standards are high, and we take intellectual life and research very seriously. If you come to the College we expect you to work hard and will help you to succeed, but we also hope you will enjoy it. The results can be exhilarating. To get the most out of your time at King's, it is important to apply for a course that will really suit your interests. 

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Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic

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Archaeology

Archaeology covers a huge range of topics, spanning the evolution of humans through the development of farming, ancient civilisations and world empires, as well as the role of material culture in huma
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Architecture

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Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

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Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology

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Classics

Classics is the study of the languages and literatures, the art and archaeology, the history and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome. But Classics at Cambridge isn’t just studied as a period in the
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Computer Science

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Design

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economics

Economics

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engineering

Engineering

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English

The Cambridge English course is unique for combining a comprehensive study of literature from the medieval period to the present day with the chance to specialise and develop your own interests. The c
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Geography

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History

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History and Modern Languages

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History and Politics

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History of Art

The History of Art course covers a wide spectrum of art and architecture, from the medieval to modern and contemporary periods. The aim is to foster a wide and deep understanding of art and architectu
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Human, Social and Political Sciences

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Law

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Linguistics

Linguistics is the systematic study of human language. Superficially, there’s huge variation among the world’s languages, and linguists not only describe the diverse characteristics of individual lang
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Mathematics

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Medicine

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Modern and Medieval Languages

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Music

What is the Music Tripos? The Cambridge Music Tripos allows you to explore music from multiple perspectives: performance, composition, analysis, sociology, history, and many more. Starting with a firs
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Natural Sciences

At Cambridge, there is a single Natural Sciences Tripos, which is the framework within which sixteen different Faculties and Departments deliver undergraduate training in a wide range of physical and
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Philosophy

The Cambridge Philosophy Tripos is a course in Western philosophy, understood to include ancient Greek philosophy, modern European philosophy and contemporary philosophy in the analytical tradition. L
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Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

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Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion

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