Is History at Cambridge good?

Across centuries and continents. History at Cambridge reflects the quality and breadth of interests of our expert historians and our course has been ranked among the top three of the world’s best for several years.

Is Oxford or Cambridge better for History?

QS ( the university ranking organisation ) ranks Oxford and Cambridge =1st in the world for History.

How hard is it to get into History at Oxford?

Oxford’s figures are 1,003 applications and 254 offers. So, statistically, you have a 38\% chance of getting into Cambridge to read History and a 25\% chance of getting an offer from Oxford.

Is Oxford or Cambridge better for History and politics?

Oxford offers the course of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, while Cambridge offers Human, Social and Political Sciences. US News and World Report rankings support this stereotype; Cambridge tends to rank higher in the sciences, and Oxford in the humanities.

Do you need history A level for history degree?

What A-levels do I need? There are no specific A-levels required for a history degree, but common choices include history, English literature, classics, and ancient history. Even a history A-level is not essential.

What grades do I need to study history at Cambridge?

At a glance

UCAS code	V100 BA/H
Entry requirements and admissions tests	Typical A level offer A*AA A level History normally required. IB: 40-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level Some colleges may require pre-interview written assessment. See Course entry in Cambridge prospectus for more information

WHAT A-levels do you need to study history at Oxford?

Academic requirements

A-levels:	AAA
Advanced Highers:	AA/AAB
IB:	38 (including core points) with 666 at HL
Or any other equivalent (see other UK qualifications, and international qualifications)

WHAT A-levels are needed for a history degree?

There are no specific A-levels required for a history degree, but common choices include history, English literature, classics, and ancient history. I myself took maths and physics (as well as history and English literature), which is testament to the fact that there is noset formula required for a history degree.