Christ's College and King's College, Cambridge World of Words Residential
Christ's College, Cambridge and King's College, Cambridge
Create a free account to applyExplore literature, languages, histories and cultures through expert-led academic sessions at a two-day Cambridge residential. Choose from different subject themes, discover more about university study and student life, and stay with accommodation and meals included.
The World of Words Residential is a two-day residential programme in Cambridge for students interested in languages, literatures and cultures. It is organised in collaboration with Christ's College and King's College, Cambridge, and gives participants the chance to learn more about the University of Cambridge, student life, and the academic pathways linked to these subject areas.
During the stay, students attend a range of academic sessions led by experts. These sessions explore literature, languages, histories and cultures, with opportunities to choose from different subject themes.
The programme is designed for students who are considering related university courses, or who know they are interested in this broad area but have not yet narrowed their choice to a single degree.
The event is free to attend and includes accommodation and meals. Travel costs are not covered in full, although support may be available where travel would otherwise prevent participation. Around 100 places are available, and selection combines academic merit with widening participation criteria.
Applicants can apply individually with a teacher reference, and teachers may also nominate students.
1 March 2027, 9am
Teacher references have a slightly later deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
8 April 2027, 13:00 – 9 April 2027, 15:00
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- You must be studying at a UK state school.
- You must be in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, or S5 in Scotland at the time of the programme.
- You must be studying for academic qualifications such as A Levels, the International Baccalaureate, or Highers.
- You would normally be expected to be studying the required subjects for any course(s) you indicate interest in, where applicable.
- You must be on track for A*AA or higher at A Level, 776 in the IB at Higher Level (41-42 points overall), or A grades in Highers.
- Students at independent schools, including those on bursaries, are not eligible.
- Home-educated students may apply, but must still meet the other criteria and provide a reference.
- The programme is not suitable for students considering the Foundation Year.
- Priority may be given to students who are care-experienced.
- Priority may be given to students who are currently eligible for government-funded free school meals, or were eligible in the previous 6 years.
- Priority may be given to students in receipt of the 16-19 bursary or Education Maintenance Allowance.
- Priority may be given to students living in an area within the bottom 40% of postcodes on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation measure.
- Priority may be given to students from schools that do not send many applicants to Cambridge.
- Priority may be given to students with little or no family tradition of progression to higher education.
Free to attend. Accommodation and meals are included. Travel costs are not included, but financial assistance may be available for students whose travel would otherwise be a barrier to participation. Additional accommodation may be offered for students travelling particularly long distances.
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