Typical offers require
- A-Level: A*AA including A* in English Literature (A* in English Language and Literature may be accepted as a substitute)
- IB: 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level including 7 in HL English Literature (7 in HL English Language and Literature may be accepted as a substitute)
- Advanced Highers: A1, A2, A2 including A1 in English
For other qualifications see the main entrance requirements pages on the University website.
Subject Requirements
A-level
Required: English Literature
Highly recommended: English Language and Literature, if unable to take English Literature; and other essay-based subjects
IB
Required: English Literature
Highly recommended: English Language and Literature, if unable to take English Literature; and other essay-based subjects
Mature students and those taking other qualifications are encouraged to contact our Admissions Office (at admissions@lucy.cam.ac.uk) to discuss the entry requirements for their qualifications.
Written work
Applicants are required to submit two pieces of written work.
Assessments
Applicants shortlisted for interview are required to sit a Cambridge College registered admissions assessment. Applicants do not need to need to register themselves for this assessment in advance.
Interviews
Interviews allow us to distinguish amongst excellent applicants by assessing the skills and aptitudes essential for successful study in higher education, and your academic qualities – essentially, how do you think?
Interviews for all applicants to Lucy Cavendish will take place virtually. The aims and content will still be the same as in-person interviews. You can read more about Lucy Cavendish's online interviews here and you can read the University's information on interviews here.
Each candidate typically has two interviews, lasting between twenty and thirty minutes. In some cases, you will be given preparatory material beforehand.
In a few subjects, you will be interviewed by more than one College or in the Faculty. You will be notified of this in your interview invitation.