United Kingdom · 2027 entry or deferred 2028 entry
Queens' Cambridge Archaeology submitted essay
Queens' College asks Archaeology applicants for one essay from current coursework, with a limit of 1,500 words. An Extended Project Qualification essay can qualify. The requirement belongs to Queens' College's 2027 Archaeology route; other Cambridge colleges can request different written work.
Writing format
One existing, teacher-marked essay of up to 1,500 words
What to prepare
- 1Select an existing essay that shows a clear question, evidence, and analysis; Queens' prefers a subject relevant to Archaeology but does not require one.
- 2Keep the teacher's marking and comments with the submitted work instead of rewriting it as a new admissions essay.
- 3Choose work you can discuss in an interview, including why you used the evidence and what you would examine further.
How to approach the writing
- Use the upload link Queens' sends after the UCAS application and include the Cambridge cover sheet.
- Submit the original school essay as requested; do not correct or rewrite it for Cambridge.
Before you submit
Queens' lists 18:00 UK time on November 4, 2026 for 2027-entry written work. Its upload link is sent between October 1 and 15. Check your own college and course instructions because this is a Queens' Archaeology requirement, not a university-wide essay prompt.
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