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Super-curricular suggestionsStrong applicants to Cambridge and other competitive universities tend to have explored theirchosen subject through wider reading outside the classroom, as well as doing very well intheir GCSEs and A-levels. We call this sort of exploration ‘super-curricular’, as it builds onand enhances what you are studying in school. We do not expect you to pay for this sort ofexploration and have endeavoured to provide resources that are mostly freely available.This selection of suggested reading lists and resources has been gathered from theCambridge departmental and College websites, other universities and other sources on theinternet. These lists are certainly NOT ‘required reading’ for Cambridge applicants. Theysimply provide some suggestions for places to start exploring your own interests in yourchosen subject independently - you do not need to engage with any of the specific websites,books, podcasts etc mentioned and can easily find your own alternatives. The followinglists are suggestions only.It is important to read critically by thinking carefully about the arguments, assumptions andevidence presented by the author. Reading is a great way to explore subjects that you findinteresting – but there are many other ways to deepen your understanding: investigate yourlocal museums, monuments, galleries and natural features, and think analytically aboutnature, machinery or the built environment. After the COVID-19 lockdown, perhaps you canvisit some of these!The best thing about super-curricular activities is that there are no exams or deadlines toworry about – you are free to follow your own lines of enquiry into the areas that interest youthe most. Rather than seeing this as a ‘tick box exercise’ to give you something to writeabout in your personal statement, you should take time to explore things that you genuinelyfind interesting and see where your investigations lead you.Click on a subject link below to find some suggestions to help you explore your subject, or tryone of the broad topic links at the bottom of the page. It will help applicants to explore theirsubject beyond the classroom not only to learn more about the subject, but also to confirmthe decision whether or not to read the subject at university. There is no minimum amount ofsuper-curricular activity expected of our applicants; they tend to explore their subject for thesake of interest.There are some very useful general resources helpful to all subjects here.Last updated 12/12/2020

Cambridge coursesAnglo-Saxon, Norse, and CelticHistory of ArtArchaeologyHuman, Social, and Political SciencesArchitectureLand EconomyAsian and Middle Eastern StudiesLawChemical EngineeringLinguisticsClassicsMathematicsComputer ScienceMedicineEconomicsModern and Medieval LanguagesEducationMusicEngineeringNatural SciencesEnglishPhilosophyGeographyPsychological and Behavioural SciencesHistoryTheology, Religion, and Philosophy of ReligionHistory and Modern LanguagesVeterinary MedicineHistory and PoliticsGeneral resources for all subjectsLast updated 12/12/2020

Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and CelticCourse filmBooksASNAC introductory readingThe Anglo-Saxon Age: A Very Short IntroductionThe Vikings: A Very Short IntroductionWebsitesDepartment of Anglo, Saxon, Norse, and CelticMy HE Plus – Anglo, Saxon, Norse, and CelticASNC Viking Age: HomeASNC Spoken Word - HomepageAnglo-Saxon Archaeology blogAnglo-Saxon History blogEnglish Heritage Introduction to Early Medieval British HistoryVideoCambridge Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Society YouTube channel:PodcastsRadio 4 - In Our Time, HistoryAlso seeresourcesHistory, LanguagesLast updated 12/12/2020

ArchaeologyCourse filmBooksArchaeology department reading listHuman Evolution: A Very Short IntroductionJournals/ArticlesCurrent Archaeology: HomeArchaeological Review from CambridgeWebsitesMy HE Plus - ArchaeologyYoung Archaeologists' ClubBritish MuseumThe Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, CambridgeVideoThe Golden Road: Materials, Value and Exchange in the AncientAmericas. Lecture by Dr Joanne PillsburyThe Political Economy of Pre-colonial African States lecture byProfessor Shadreck ChirikureGresham Lectures - ArchaeologyPodcastsArchaeology Podcast NetworkNaked ArchaeologyAlso seeresourcesClassics, History, Geography, HSPSLast updated 12/12/2020

ArchitectureCourse filmBooksArchitecture information for new studentsBachelard, The Poetics of SpaceDavidson Cragoe, How to Read BuildingsPallasmaa, The Eyes of the SkinPerec, Species of Spaces and other PiecesList of Top 10 Architecture Books for Student ArchitectsJournals/ ArticlesThe Architects' Journal: Architecture News & BuildingsThe Architectural Review Online and print magazine aboutinternational designScroope JournalPeopleLe CorbusierMiles Van Der RoheLloyd WrightMackintoshWebsitesMy HE Plus - ArchitectureLearning programmeExplore Arts and Culture through googleWelcome to Young Architect - Young ArchitectPodcastsDezeen architecture and design magazineOther activities10 Essential Freehand Drawing Exercises for ArchitectsAlso seeresourcesHistory of Art, MathsLast updated 12/12/2020

Asian and Middle Eastern StudiesCourse filmBooksPreparatory reading - ArabicPreparatory reading - ChinesePreparatory reading - HebrewPreparatory reading - JapanesePreparatory reading - PersianChinese Literature: A Very Short IntroductionWebsitesMy HE Plus – Asian and Middle Eastern StudiesArabic learning resourcesLanguage Centre - Japanese Language CoursesMiddle East Studies AssociationAssociation for Asian Studies: HomepageOther activitiesAl JazeeraAlso seeresourcesLanguages, English, HistoryLast updated 12/12/2020

Chemical EngineeringCourse filmBooksSolen and Harb, Introduction to Chemical Engineering: Tools forToday and TomorrowDenn, Chemical Engineering: An IntroductionJournals/ArticlesScience news and science articles from New ScientistArticles - Chemical EngineeringWebsitesOxford Sparks: Bringing Oxford Science to LifeChemical Engineering Challenges and Opportunities in the 21stCenturyOther activitiesWomen in STEM - Women & girls in science, tech, engineering andmathsAlso seeresourcesEngineering, Maths, Natural SciencesLast updated 12/12/2020

ClassicsCourse filmBooksFaculty of Classics for prospective studentsFaculty of Classics recommended readingJournals/ArticlesThe Hellenic Journal Study of Greek language Hellenic SocietyOmnibus Magazine : Free Texts, Download, Borrow and StreamingWebsitesMy HE Plus - ClassicsClassical Art Research Centre, OxfordCentre for the Study of Ancient DocumentsThe Roman SocietyClassical CivilisationORBIS/StanfordVideoIntroduction to Ancient Greek History with Donald KaganFaculty of Classics - New Collection VideosPodcastsRadio 4 - In Our Time, HistoryOther activitiesIntroducing Classical LatinGetting started on Classical LatinDiscovering Ancient Greek and LatinDuolingo - The world's best way to learn a languageAlso seeresourcesEnglish, History of Art, PhilosophyLast updated 12/12/2020

Computer ScienceCourse filmBooksComputer Science departmentDewdney, The New Turing Omnibus: 66 Excursions in ComputerScienceGribbin, Computing with Quantum CatsHouston, How to Think Like a MathematicianPenrose, The Emperor's New MindHromkovic, Algorithmic Adventures: From Knowledge to MagicSingh, The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and CodebreakingJournals/ArticlesShor, I’ll do it!Science news and science articles from New ScientistWebsitesCoronavirus Update: How NRICH Can Help YouMy HE Plus – Computer ScienceIsaac Computer ScienceExplore NASA STEMOxford Sparks: Bringing Oxford Science to LifeBrilliant Learn to thinkBletchley Park External ResourcesDepartment of Computer Science, University of OxfordVideoEthics in the Age of AI: Nigel Shadbolt, Oxford UniversityThe Josephus Problem - NumberphileStudying Computer Science at Cambridge - student interviewsPodcastsUniversity of Oxford - Computer ScienceCompetitionsThe British Informatics OlympiadUK Bebras - Computational Thinking ChallengeLast updated 12/12/2020

National Cipher Challenge 2020Other activitiesProject Euler: ProblemsNuffield Research Placements Student ProgrammesThe world's leading software development platform · GitHubMicro:bit Educational Foundation micro:bitPython Challenges - Christ Church, OxfordTeach, Learn, and Make with Raspberry PiAlso seeresourcesMathematics, Natural SciencesLast updated 12/12/2020

EconomicsCourse filmBooksEconomics department reading listJournals/ArticlesThe Economist - World News, Politics, Economics, Business &Financeplus magazine: Living MathsThe Dismal ScientistWebsitesMy HE Plus - EconomicsMaths for Economists CollectionThe Economist Educational FoundationInstitute of Economic AffairsNational Institute of Economic and Social ResearchInternational Monetary FundVideoFaculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, YouTube ChannelChild Health as Human Capital - lecture by Professor Janet CurriePodcastsFreakonomics The hidden side of everything50 Things That Made the Modern EconomyCompetitionsYoung Economist of the YearAlso seeresourcesMathematicsLast updated 12/12/2020

EducationCourse filmBooksMatheson, An Introduction to the Study of EducationReay, Miseducation: Inequality, Education and the Working ClassesYoung, The Rise of the MeritocracyJournals/ArticlesPhilosophy of Education (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)Cambridge Journal of Education : Faculty of EducationResearch and Theory Behind the Sociology of EducationTimes Education SupplementAuthorsDiane ReayMichael YoungRaewyn ConnellDavid GillbornKalwant BhopalWebsitesMy HE Plus - EducationEducational Psychology InteractiveDepartment for EducationChallenges of 21st Century Education - Online CourseVideoLearning to Play and Playing to LearnToddlers Think for ThemselvesPodcastsOxford Department of Education Public SeminarsAlso seeresourcesEnglish, Psychology, HSPSLast updated 12/12/2020

EngineeringCourse filmBooksEngineering department recommended readingThere Is No Planet BJournals/ArticlesScience news and science articles from New ScientistNature News & CommentWebsitesI Want to Study EngineeringIsaac PhysicsMy HE Plus - EngineeringNational Grid: Live StatusProject DrawdownPaper Airplane: The World's Best Paper Airplane is the Paperang.ENGINEERING.com Information & Inspiration for EngineersExplore NASA STEMF1 in Schools UKGreenpower: HomeOxford Sparks: Bringing Oxford Science to LifeBrilliant Learn to thinkRoyal Academy of EngineeringVideosExample Cambridge Engineering InterviewPodcastsBBC Radio 4 - In Our Time, ScienceRadio 4 - More or Less: Behind the StatsCompetitionsSchool Science CompetitionsOther activitiesLearn Python 3Python For BeginnersUK Mathematics TrustEDT programmesLast updated 12/12/2020

Arkwright Engineering ScholarshipsWomen in STEM - Women & girls in science, tech, engineering andmathsPython Challenges - Christ Church, OxfordAlso seeresourcesMathematics, Chemical Engineering, Natural SciencesLast updated 12/12/2020

EnglishCourse filmBooksAuerbach, Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in WesternLiteratureEagleton, Literary Theory: An IntroductionEco, The Name of the RoseFisher, Ghosts of my Life: Writings on Depression, Hauntology andLost FuturesGreenblatt, Renaissance Self-Fashioning: From More to ShakespeareLewis, The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval andRenaissance LiteratureNashe, The Unfortunate TravellerNuttall, Shakespeare the ThinkerPaterson, Reading Shakespeare’s Sonnets: A New CommentaryScarry, The Body in Pain: The Making and Unmaking of the WorldStewart, On Longing: Narratives of the Miniature, the Gigantic, theSouvenir, the CollectionJournals/ArticlesLondon Review of BooksLiterary Review For People Who Devour BooksThe Guardian Books websiteThe New YorkerPoetsFrank O’HaraJohn AshberyW.S. GrahamLorine NeideckerJoan MurrayGeoffrey HillDenise RileyLast updated 12/12/2020