Page updated: 23 September 2022
In preparation for arrival in October, undergraduate reading lists are now available. It is helpful for new students to spend some time over the summer preparing for their chosen course at Cambridge, and these suggestions will help you do that. Please note, you are not expected to read or buy everything on the list, and once you arrive here you will have access to the College and University libraries. Please follow the relevant link below to view the lists for your subject.
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- Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Chemical Engineering (via Engineering)
- Chemical Engineering (via NST)
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Engineering
- Geography
- History
- History and Modern Languages
- History and Politics
- Land Economy
- Law
- Linguistics (MML)
- Maths
- Medicine
- MML French
- MML German beginners
- MML Italian beginners
- MML Italian post A level
- MML Portuguese beginners
- MML Portuguese post A level
- MML Russian beginners
- MML Russian post A level
- MML Spanish beginners
- MML Spanish post A level
- Music
- Natural Science Biological
- Natural Science Physical
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations (HSPS)
- Social Anthropology (HSPS)
- Sociology (HSPS)
- Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion
- Veterinary Medicine
CamGuides
CamGuides is a free online resource, designed as an introduction to some of the academic, digital and research practices that students will engage with at the University of Cambridge. CamGuides does not need Raven access and CamGuides will always be there for students to refer back to when they need them.
For new Undergraduate students - some top tips from previous undergraduate students for exploring CamGuides:
- Watch the videos that appear on most pages to hear from current Cambridge undergraduates about their experience of starting at University
- The 'Day in the Life' section