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Written work — Modern Languages
There is no requirement to submit written work for Modern Languages.
Written work — Joint schools
There is no requirement to submit written work for Modern Languages and Linguistics, or for Philosophy and Modern Languages.
For History and Modern Languages candidates are asked to send one piece of written work in English on a historical subject (see the Joint Schools with History page for further guidance).
Classics and Modern Languages candidates are asked to send one piece of written work in English on a classical subject (see the Classics page for further guidance).
English and Modern Languages candidates are asked to send one piece of written work in English on an English Literature topic (see the English Language and Literature page for further guidance).
Tests
All candidates for Modern Languages, Modern Languages and Linguistics and Modern Languages and Joint Schools are expected to have taken the Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT) on 24 October 2025.
In addition, Classics and Modern Languages candidates should have taken the Classics Admissions Test (CAT).
Candidates for Philosophy and Modern Languages must also have taken the Philosophy component of the Modern Languages Admissions Test (MLAT) on 24 October 2025.
Interviews
All interviews in this admissions cycle will be conducted remotely.