History
- UCAS Code: V100
- Campus Code: 4
- Duration: 3 years
- Places per year: 7-8
History at Cambridge gives you the opportunity to explore the past from the ancient world to the present day.
Choose from a range of different topics that interest you, from politics in the Roman Republic to material culture in the Ottoman Empire and neoliberalism in modern Britain and America.
For an overview of the course content, visit the History course page on the University website. For information about applying for the course at Trinity Hall, continue reading this page!
History
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Studying History at Cambridge
Professor Pedro Ramos Pinto, History Director of Studies at Trinity Hall, delves into everything you need to know about studying History at Cambridge.
Pedro is an historian of 20th-century Europe, particularly Southern Europe with interests in the histories of inequality, welfare and social movements.
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
You will need A level/IB Higher Level (or the equivalent) in:
- History
Admissions Process
Written Work
Two school essays, written as part of your History course. You do not have to send this work before applying; we will write to you after you have applied and let you know exactly what you need to send and when.
Admissions Assessment
We do not require a written assessment for this course.
Interviews
Two interviews of around 25 minutes each.
History Interviews Explained
Professor Pedro Ramos Pinto, History Director of Studies at Trinity Hall, delves into everything you need to know about History interviews..
Pedro teaches in a range of courses, including The Twentieth Century World, Europe’s Age of Violence, and is starting a new final year course exploring the cultures, debates and politics of work in post-war Europe.
Video Resource
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 Clare Jackson, History professor at Trinity Hall, discussing Stuart Britain in its European context with Andrew Marr.