Prospective undergraduates

How to study politics at Cambridge

There are two ways to study politics as an undergraduate at Cambridge. The first is through the Human, Social and Political Sciences course which combines politics, international relations, social anthropology and sociology in your first year and then allows you to specialise in one or more subjects in subsequent years. The second way you can study politics is through the History and Politics course which covers subjects in history, politics and international relations.

Human Social and Political Sciences Introduction (Video)

History and Politics Introduction (Video)

The Application Process

The application process for the University of Cambridge is conducted through UCAS.  More information on the application process is available on the undergraduate website.

One-year Part II

If you want to apply for a one-year Part II, you should contact the Department on ugradadmin@polis.cam.ac.uk. Please be aware that your college's endorsement of your request to transfer is insufficient; you need official permission from the Department as well.