Magdalene College welcomes students to study any of the degree courses offered at Cambridge.
Subjects
Magdalene welcomes students to study any of the 31 undergraduate courses offered at Cambridge, providing the opportunity to explore and develop your academic passions in a world-class environment.
With courses spanning over 65 subject areas, Cambridge allows you to dive deep into the subjects that excite you most. Whether you're interested in the sciences, humanities, social sciences, or the arts, you'll find a course that challenges and inspires you.
Explore the full list of courses and discover where your studies could take you.
Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic
The Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Tripos explores the languages, history and literature of Britain, Ireland and Scandinavia during the early medieval period.
Archaeology
Archaeology covers a huge range of topics, spanning the evolution of humans, the development of farming, ancient civilisations and world empires, as well as the role of material culture in our lives and of heritage in our society.
Architecture
Architecture combines the challenge of both arts and sciences with the opportunity for creative design. Design is at the core of architectural education at Cambridge and the Studio forms the major activity throughout the course.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Architecture, by its nature, is a demanding subject. At Cambridge, however, students are encouraged to push their creative boundaries by acquiring a solid foundation of knowledge in the humanities (history and theory) and the sciences (construction, environmental design and structures).
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Turning raw materials into useful products is key to challenges in energy, the environment and sustainability. Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is now a four-year course, with direct entry replacing the previous route through other subjects.
Classics
Classics covers the history, culture, archaeology, art, philosophy and languages of the ancient world. Students may focus on one area or keep a broad approach. The course also explores how classical ideas have influenced Western culture to the present.
Computer Science
Computer Science ranges from the principles behind how computers work to the theory of computation. At Cambridge, the course includes programming, operating systems, AI, computer networks, and more, offering a strong foundation in core and advanced topics.
Design
Design blends arts and sciences, pushing you to think creatively about global challenges including climate change. The course equips you with practical and analytical skills to help develop impactful solutions through innovation, experimentation and design thinking.
Economics
Economics at Cambridge offers strong grounding in core, pure and applied areas. Students explore topics such as employment, inflation, trade, financial markets, development, industrial structure, resource use and how income is shared across society.
Education
Education shapes change and growth across society. At Cambridge, the degree explores the psychology, politics and social context of learning. Students choose one of three tracks, combining focused study with broader investigation of educational issues.
Engineering
Engineering at Cambridge starts with a broad foundation in the first two years, covering key principles across many areas. This gives students flexibility while building strong skills in analysis, design and computing that support modern engineering practice.
English
If you love literature, English at Cambridge offers a demanding and stimulating course. You'll gain a solid foundation in English literary history while exploring global texts, other art forms, the English language, and related intellectual and cultural traditions.
Geography
Modern Geography goes far beyond naming capitals or landforms. It explores how global changes like sea level rise or migration interact with local events such as flash floods or urban inequality, offering insights into the changing patterns that shape our world.
History
History at Cambridge offers a vast range of study options covering three millennia and spanning the globe. Students can explore nearly any period or topic, with a unique approach that combines broad chronological and geographical perspectives.
History and Modern Languages
The joint degree in History and Modern Languages blends the strengths of both fields. Students develop near-native language skills while studying the culture and history of the relevant area, with some languages offering options in film and contemporary politics.
History and Politics
History and Politics at Cambridge is a joint Honours degree, combining subjects from the highly regarded History, Politics, and International Relations courses. It also offers creative papers that explore the intersections between these two disciplines.
History of Art
Cambridge is home to one of the greatest concentrations of world-class art collections in the UK outside London, with a wealth of stunning architecture from medieval to contemporary. This gives students the chance to engage directly with many of the buildings and objects they study.
Human, Social and Political Sciences
Human, Social, and Political Sciences at Cambridge offers a unique opportunity to explore modern humanity from various perspectives. The course covers politics, international relations, social anthropology, and sociology.
Land Economy
Land Economy is a multi-disciplinary social science degree that explores economics, business and law in relation to the environment. Its broad scope is highly relevant today, as law, economics and resource management shape daily life across the globe.
Law
Law at Cambridge explores analysis, interpretation, reasoning, ethics, liberty and power. The course enables students to study legal systems in their historical and social settings, while examining core principles and methods that shape how laws function.
Linguistics
Language is one of our most defining human traits, and Linguistics is the structured study of how it works. If you've ever wondered why or how language functions the way it does, this course will give you the tools to explore those questions in depth.
Management Studies
Management Studies is offered as a one-year Part II course at the Cambridge Judge Business School. Undergraduate students can apply for it in their second or third year, adding business insight and practical skills to their main degree.
Mathematics
Mathematics at Cambridge is one of the most challenging and rewarding courses in the UK. It offers the chance to explore a broad range of topics, from abstract logic and theoretical problems to practical applications such as black holes and beyond.
Medicine
The Cambridge Medicine course equips students with the education and training needed for a career in medicine, shaped by recent advances in science and practice. It aims to develop thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate future doctors and medical leaders.
Modern and Medieval Languages
Cambridge offers excellent opportunities to study the languages and cultures of most European and many non-European countries. MML students develop strong language and critical skills, studying two languages for two years from options including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Music
Music at Cambridge spans a wide range of styles and approaches, from medieval works to blues. Students explore music through performance, composition, theory, and analysis, as well as through topics like music and science.
Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences is the structure through which most science is taught at Cambridge. It spans Physical and Biological Sciences, with Chemistry bridging the two. Many students choose a mix of both areas, gaining a broad and flexible scientific foundation.
Philosophy
Philosophy explores thought, knowledge, reason, consciousness, and the foundations of ethics and politics. It challenges students to think critically, analyse arguments closely, and consider unfamiliar perspectives with clarity and precision.
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences is a broad and flexible degree covering many areas of psychology. At Cambridge, students explore topics such as cognition, brain mechanisms, language, mental health, personality, gender, family, and social behaviour.
Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion
Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion at Cambridge allows students to study global religions alongside philosophy, ethics, history, literature, languages, sociology and classics. The course examines both contemporary and historical ideas, cultures and texts.
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge lets you explore the science behind veterinary care before training in practice. You study core scientific foundations for 3 years, then spend 3 years as a clinical student applying your knowledge in real veterinary settings.