Modern and Medieval Languages
Lucy Cavendish has a small but welcoming Modern and Medieval Languages community, comprising Bachelors, Masters, and PhD students, along with Erasmus students.
The BA in Modern and Medieval Languages is a flexible degree course, and offers the opportunity to study two languages from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, or to combine one of these with Classical Latin or Greek. MML graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in a variety of fields, including journalism, the arts, marketing, law, finance, teaching and the Diplomatic Service; a small number become translators and interpreters.
Further information about the course can be found on the Faculty and University websites.
Typical offers require
- A Level: A*AA
- IB: 40-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
For other qualifications, see the main entrance requirements pages on the University website.
Course Requirements
- A Level/IB Higher Level in at least one of the languages you want to study
Mature students and those taking other qualifications are encouraged to contact our Admissions Office, to discuss the entry requirements for their qualifications.
Admissions Assessment
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All applicants for Modern and Medieval Languages are required to take a written assessment at interview, if interviewed.
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Further details about the written assessment can be found on the University website here.
Written work
Applicants are required to submit one or two school/college essays as examples of written work prior to interview.
For more information:
Director of Studies
Dr Victoria Harvey
Modern & Medieval LanguagesVictoria Harvey’s research interests lie in 16th century French literature and visual culture. Victoria’s PhD thesis examined satirical representations of the figure of the vieille in French Renaissance poetry; more recent research examines 16th century representations of the 1495 syphilis epidemic.
Victoria has previously worked in outreach roles at Robinson College and Trinity Hall.
Student profiles
Svenja
Modern and Medieval LanguagesI had already studied German and English for three years when I came to Cambridge as an Erasmus student to study German literature, German historical linguistics as well as first and second language acquisition. I love linguistics because it gives you an insight into the human mind, individual and societal development and our perception of the world. Furthermore, studying literature broadened my horizon immensely by confronting me with different historical periods and their authors and philosophers. At same time it appeals to me on an aesthetical level and stimulates my creativity. Studying these subjects at Lucy was a real pleasure! I love their beautiful library with its free coffee hours, the gardens, which are perfect for reading outside, and the friendly, international and empowering atmosphere of the place. The workload with all the essays is challenging indeed, but Lucy does everything to give you the support you need to succeed! Regarding the future, I am planning to become a secondary school teacher. I will use the credits from Cambridge to complete my Master at home and am also currently writing a book about teaching German grammar at school.