Do you need a language GCSE to get into Oxford?

Courses at Oxford don’t have any minimum requirements for GCSE. (Generally speaking higher grades can help to make your application more competitive. Successful applicants typically have a high proportion of A and A* grades. But there are no requirements.)

Do you have to take a modern foreign language GCSE?

A modern foreign language. The most commonly taught are French, German and Spanish, but some schools also offer languages like Mandarin and Russian. Some schools require you to take a modern foreign language, so check with your teachers whether these are part of your options or compulsory.

What GCSEs and A levels do you need to get into Oxford?

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.

Do you need a language for Oxford?

Oxford’s graduate courses are demanding, and you will need to demonstrate that you have a high level of proficiency in English to take up a place here. Your course page will show the level of English language proficiency required for the course: ‘Standard’ or ‘Higher’. …

Do you need a language GCSE for Cambridge?

There are no GCSE (or equivalent) requirements for entry to Cambridge. Applicants have generally achieved high grades in subjects relevant to their chosen course, and most students who apply have at least four or five 7/8/9s at GCSE (an A is considered equivalent to 7 and an A* is considered equivalent to 8/9).

Is it worth taking a language for GCSE?

By taking a language at GCSE you’ll have amazing skills and a valuable talent that’s applicable to almost everything you do – so, it’s quite a handy subject really. A language GCSE builds on what you’ve already learnt in years 7, 8 and 9 and you probably know more than you think.

Do universities require foreign language UK?

With the exception of English and Maths, and in a few cases a Modern Foreign Language, most universities have no universal entry requirements in terms of specific GCSE subjects. Therefore, we strongly encourage students to check universities’ websites for further information published by individual institutions.

Do universities look at GCSEs?

Do universities look at GCSE grades? Some universities will only look at your A-level grades and your application before they consider accepting you. But at more competitive universities, they will look at your GCSE results to see how consistent your academic career has been.