Do you need a Language at GCSE level to get in?

OneLife.OneChance.

Hi, I am just wondering if you need to take a foreign language to be accepted into Oxbridge?
Or if I took a Spanish AS would that count?

Thanks,

Reply 1

thefish_uk

shambles707

Hi, I am just wondering if you need to take a foreign language to be accepted into Oxbridge?
Or if I took a Spanish AS would that count?

Thanks,

Here are the basic matriculation requirements...

And the answer appears to be: Yes, and yes.

http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/

Reply 2

OneLife.OneChance.

Thanks for the quick response

Reply 3

CamSPSer

I would imagine that if they thought you were good enoguh they would take you without a language (they can waive matriculation requirements) but equally better have a good reasonfor not having one

Reply 4

crazygirl4521

I havent taken a language for GCSE would it affect my application.

Reply 5

tctc

i didnt take a language

Reply 6

James859

It tells you what you need on the Cambridge website:

http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/#matriculation

Yes, you will need a pass at Grade C at GCSE Level in a foreign language. If you don't have this it might be worth contacting the admissions office of a college you like to see what they suggest you should do.

Reply 7

Opalfruit

Obviously it depends what subject you apply for. I know someone who got an offer for english, admittedly they took GCSE French, but Im pretty sure they got an E. So it clearly doesn't matter much.

Reply 8

Nellers

My friend got into Cambridge without any languages but he was dyslexic - I'm not sure how important it is in reality, if the subject is not related to languages and you're good enough then I don't think they'd be picky. But it's best to ask the admissions tutor for the college you're applying for just to be sure.