History
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.
- UCAS Code: V100
- Campus Code: 4
- Duration: 3 years
- Places per year: 5-7
Entry requirements
Minimum offer level
A-Level:Â A*AA
IB Diploma: 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
Please also read our Entry Requirements page.
Subject requirements
You will need A level/IB Higher Level (or the equivalent) in:
- History
Why Trinity Hall?
When you study History at Trinity Hall, you’ll learn within a College shaped by its own long past. Founded in 1350 by Bishop William Bateman to train clergy and lawyers in the aftermath of the Black Death, it is the fourth oldest college in Cambridge, with a strong sense of continuity between past and present.
You’ll be taught by Fellows working across a range of periods and approaches, including Professor Clare Jackson, known for her BBC work on the Stuarts, and Professor Pedro Ramos Pinto, whose research engages with the legacies of enslavement. They work closely with students, providing consistent academic support throughout your time here.
Beyond your studies, the student-led History Society brings visiting speakers into College, creating opportunities to engage with current research and debate and to explore your interests alongside others.
Our academics
Director of Studies
Other History Fellows
History at Cambridge
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.
