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!
Asian & Middle Eastern Studies
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Studying Chinese at Cambridge
In this podcast episode, Dr Heather Inwood chats about the AMES course and specifically focuses on studying Chinese. Trinity Hall accepts applications for all languages within the AMES course.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Offer Level
A-Level: A*AA
IB Diploma: 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
Please also read our Entry Requirements page.
Subject Requirements
We would recommend any of these subjects for a strong application:
- English (language or literature)
- History
- Languages (ancient or modern)
If you are combining with a modern European language, you will need:
- A Level/IB Higher Level in your chosen European language
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: