We have learning and enrichment resources (super-curricular resources) for each subject on the relevant subject page, many of which can be used from home - please click on the links below.
These lists are to help you to develop your academic interests, choose the right course for you, and make a strong Cambridge application. Please do not feel constrained by them, however - if you have found material that is helping you to understand an aspect of your subject beyond the curriculum, there is no problem if it is not on a list.
If you find any broken links in the resource suggestions, do please let us know as sometimes external websites change their links. We aim to update links if we are aware.
Resources organised by Cambridge course
| Course | Overlap with interests |
|---|---|
| Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic | History, Literature, Languages |
| Archaeology | Classics, Geography, History, Social Sciences |
| Architecture | Art, Design, Sociology, Maths |
| Asian & Middle Eastern Studies | Languages, Literature, History, Politics |
| Classics | Literature, History, Philosophy, Art |
| Computer Science | Maths, Physics |
| Design | Architecture, Engineering |
| Economics | Maths, Social Sciences, History |
| Education | English, Psychology, Sociology |
| Engineering | Maths, Physics |
| English | Literature |
| Environment, Law and Economics | Geography, Law, Environment, Economics |
| Geography | Environment, Sociology |
| History | Economics, Sociology, Politics |
| History & Modern Languages | Culture, Film, Literature |
| History & Politics | International Studies |
| History of Art | Architecture |
| Human, Social & Political Sciences | Sociology, Politics, International Relations, Social Anthropology |
| Law | History, Sociology |
| Linguistics | Languages, Psychology, Literature, History, Sociology, Philosophy |
| Linguistics and Modern Languages | Languages, Psychology |
| Mathematics | Physics |
| Medicine | Biology, Chemistry |
| Modern & Medieval Languages | Literature, Culture, Film, History, Sociology, Art, Philosophy |
| Music | History |
| Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Philosophy | Maths, History |
| Psychological & Behavioural Sciences | Biology |
| Theology, Religion & Philosophy of Religion | Philosophy, Literature |
Exploring relevant subject interests outside of your school curriculum is important, but you need to make sure that you are really engaging with the material you are looking at rather than approaching resources like a tick list to get through. It's very much about quality over quantity.
We run a regular webinar on Personal Statements which includes advice on how to engage with and talk about the super-curricular reading / work / activities you've done in your Personal Statement. We'll discuss some examples and answer your questions. See our regular webinars page for details and booking.
Further suggestions
Cambridge University super-curricular suggestions
MOOCS (Massive Open Online Courses): Future Learn, OpenLearn, Khan Academy
Online subject magazines e.g. Plus Maths, The Economist, New Scientist
