Humanities Exploration Day 2026 - Cambridge
Humanities Exploration Day - 4th Dec 2026
The University of Cambridge is hosting a Humanities Exploration Day for Year 12 students on the 4th December 2026 here in Cambridge. The aim is to give students the opportunity to experience university-level teaching in a range of humanities subjects, to enrich their current studies and to help them decide which subject might be the best choice for them going forward.
The event will run from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Who is the day for?
Year 12 students who may be interested in pursuing a subject like Law, English, History, Classics, Archaeology, or Languages at a selective university, but would like more help deciding which is the right subject for them.
We also welcome applications from school groups of higher attaining year 11 students who are planning to study Arts and Humanities A-levels.
There is no minimum or maximum group size for school groups, but places are limited and we cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate all applicants. Each student will need to be registered separately. Please contact us at humanitiesdays@csah.cam.ac.uk
Priority will be given to UK State Schools or FE Colleges as well as students who meet our widening participation criteria.
What will I see and do?
Attendees will enjoy taster sessions that cover a whole range of Humanities subjects*, sessions on applying to study a humanities degree and humanities-based careers, as well as the opportunity to speak to current students.
10.00 - 10.45 | Welcome. Studying the Arts and Humanities at Cambridge. | ||
10.45-11.00 | Break | ||
11.00-11.30 | Student panel | ||
11.45-12.30 | Subject session 1 | ||
12.30-1.30 | Lunch – with subject information stands and opportunities to chat with students. | ||
1.30-2.15 | Subject session 2 | ||
2.15-2.30 | Wrap Up | ||
2.30 | Optional tours of Cambridge colleges or the Ginezah | ||
*We will guarantee you one subject session of your choice (options shown on the checkout form). The second session will be assigned at random in order to give you the chance to explore something potentially new or unexpected. Please embrace this aspect of the day! Many students find that they end up loving something they had never considered before!
How do I apply?
Places are free but you must apply for a place, telling us why you would like to attend the event. We will get back in touch to inform you if your application has been successful, no later than the 26th November.
We will need a signed letter of parental/guardian consent in order for you to attend. The link to this consent form will be sent in your confirmation email. YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM for your application to be considered.
Important information - please read before booking:
Where is the event taking place?
The event is taking place at The Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge. Please aim to arrive around 9.30 am to register.
There is on-street Pay & Display parking on West Road. There is also unregulated on-street parking on some nearby streets including Herschel, Adams and Cranmer Roads. Drivers should aim to collect attendees from West Road at 4pm unless arrangements have been made for your group to see more of Cambridge after the event.
What do I need to bring?
You may want to take notes from some of the lectures, so please bring paper and a pen. Do not bring any valuables, as we cannot guarantee their safety.
Is lunch provided?
No; lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
Do I need a guardian or teacher to stay with me?
In order to enable as many students as possible to attend we kindly ask that individual students attend without guardians.
For school groups we require teachers to stay at the event.
How much does the event cost?
There is no charge for attending the day. You will, however, be responsible for arranging your own travel to and from the event.
Can I see more of Cambridge during the day?
After the close of the event at 2:30 pm, you are also welcome to use the rest of the afternoon to visit Cambridge colleges and the city. Groups to visit the UL and selected colleges will be run via a sign up on the day.
Information about how your personal information will be used by us in connection with the administration of this event/activity, and for related purposes, is available at http://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/how-we-use-participant-data. Please contact the Humanities Days team on humanitiesdays@csah.cam.ac.uk with any questions in the first instance.
This event is funded and hosted by the Faculties of Law, English, Divinity, Classics, Archaeology, AMES and ASNC at The University of Cambridge.
Location
Faculty of Law, Cambridge, CB3 9DZ