Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics
Minimum offer: A*AA in A Levels (or equivalent).
Required subjects: A Level (or equivalent) in at least one of the languages to be studied
Typical number of MML undergraduates admitted per year: 4-6
Submitted written work requirements: see our Written Work webpage
Admissions assessment: College-registered assessment
Why Study MML at Corpus?
Corpus is a particularly dynamic place to study MML. The College offers excellent teaching provision in modern languages and provides generous travel grants to support language study during vacation periods.
MML students at Corpus are part of the Modern and Medieval Languages Society, which runs talks, film nights and cultural events throughout the year. The College’s Directors of Studies have particular strengths in modern European literature, film and visual culture, but the College makes arrangements for high‑quality teaching across all languages and periods, guiding students to explore areas that suit their interests.
Because no single College can cover every language specialism, MML students benefit from contact with a wide range of teachers across Cambridge, while still enjoying the close support and community of a small College like Corpus.
What do we look for in applicants?
We’re looking for applicants with strong linguistic aptitude, enthusiasm for languages, and genuine curiosity about cultures beyond their own. You don’t need to have studied every aspect of the subject already — what matters most is motivation and interest.
Strong applicants often:
- enjoy learning languages and engaging with different cultures
- read, watch or listen widely in other languages
- are interested in literature, film, history or linguistics
- show commitment and independence in their interests
Whether you’re continuing a language or starting one from scratch, we’re interested in how you think, how you learn, and why languages matter to you.
Super‑curricular resources
- HE+ Resources - For 6th Form students who want to further their interest in Modern Languages.
- The Cambridge Language Collective
- The MML Faculty has a list of suggested resources for each language
The range of different languages on offer for MML applicants means that super-curricular engagement will look very different for different applicants. We encourage you follow your own interests when independently exploring the languages and cultures of the languages you want to study at university level.
