Asian & Middle Eastern Studies

  • UCAS Code: TT46
  • Campus Code: 4
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Places per year: 2-4

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Cambridge allows you to explore contemporary global cultures. You’ll study language, culture and history in depth.

Through dedicated language study in all years, undergraduates enjoy direct access to materials of historical and cultural significance in one or more original languages of East Asia or the Middle East. The integral third year abroad plays a crucial formative role in nurturing students’ linguistic skills, helping to promote facility and fluency in ways that make the subjects of study in the fourth and final year particularly rewarding.

For an overview of the course content, visit the Asian & Middle Eastern Studies course page on the University website. For information about applying for this subject at Trinity Hall, continue reading this page!

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Entry Requirements

Minimum Offer Level

A-Level: A*AA

IB Diploma: 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level

Other: See the University’s Entry Requirements page

Subject Requirements

If you are combining with a modern European language, you must have an A Level or equivalent in the European language.

We’d also recommend certain subjects for a strong application:

  • English (language or literature)
  • History
  • Languages (ancient or modern)
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Admissions Process

Written Work

None, unless you are combining with a European language, in which case please refer to the advice given under Modern & Medieval Languages.

Admissions Assessment

None, unless you are combining with a European language, in which case please refer to the advice given under Modern & Medieval Languages.

Interviews

Two interviews, usually around 25 minutes each.

Suggested Resources

Going beyond what you learn at school and engaging with super-curricular resources is a great way to develop your knowledge of your subject and demonstrate your passion at interview.

Watch this video of Dr Vicky Young discussing Japanese translations to learn more about Asian & Middle Eastern Studies.

If you would like to explore more, have a look at these suggested reading lists:

Last updated: June 2025 for 2026 entry
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