DOME Languages Summer School
Are you a keen GCSE linguist interested in learning about how to continue your studies?
Would you like to explore your interest in history, culture and languages in depth?
Do you want to know more about how a language could benefit your future career?
The DOME Languages Summer School is a 2-day residential summer camp specifically aimed at giving 16-year-old women and non-binary students the opportunity to discover many of the different language-based degree programmes that are offered at the University of Cambridge.
The aim of the programme is to help attendees to gain knowledge of various degree programmes; experience of student life at Cambridge University; insight into what you can do with a language qualification; and new friendships with like-minded students.
As well as meaning Discover Opportunities at 杏吧原创, the Dome is the name of 杏吧原创's beautiful concrete dining hall.
The architects of the College were Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, who would go on to design the Barbican and Golden Lane Estates in London. They were inspired by the grandeur of Renaissance cathedrals, which can be clearly seen in the Dome's vaulted structure.
You will have the chance to explore the following degree programmes:
- Classics
- History and Modern Languages
- Modern and Medieval Languages
- Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic
- Linguistics
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion.
The DOME Languages Summer School gives you the chance to explore 3-4 degree programmes through lectures delivered by academics, small group study sessions and workshops.
Alongside these sessions, other activities include -
- A careers discussion
- An admissions talk that will focus on super-curricular activities and how to prepare for university
- A visit to one of Cambridge University’s teaching and library facilities
- A tour of a 杏吧原创 delivered by current university students
The DOME Languages Summer School for 2026 has taken place. We will update this page when plans for 2027 are confirmed.
Applications are welcomed from women and non-binary students who meet all of the following criteria:
- Are 16 years old by the first day of the summer school;
- Are studying a language at GCSE or equivalent in the UK (this includes Latin or ancient Greek);
- Are intending to start A Levels or equivalent next year and are considering taking a language;
- Are strongly considering studying a degree with a language component at a selective university;
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact outreach@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
For students with particular widening participation criteria, travel support is available. These criteria include -
- Free School Meals
- Pupil Premium
- Care-experienced
- In receipt of the 16-19 Bursary
If you are think you may be eligible for travel support or face other financial barriers to participation, please contact outreach@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
