SUBJECT MASTERCLASSES

Our Subject Masterclasses offer prospective undergraduate students the opportunity to delve into East Asian and Middle Eastern Studies through engaging university-level sessions led by AMES academics.

Students in a classroom

The Masterclass experience

Subject Masterclasses are held in both online and in-person formats throughout the year. These sessions introduce students to the languages, cultures, histories, and contemporary issues studied at AMES. By the end of each session, participants leave with a stronger understanding of undergraduate study within the Faculty and student life across the University.

Our sessions cover topics such as:

Academic talks 

Conversations with current students and academics 

Questions about applications and studying at Cambridge

Who should attend?

We welcome registration for our subject masterclasses from:

Year 12 students (or equivalent)

Prospective undergraduate applicants

Students interested in languages, humanities and global studies

Previous masterclasses

AMES Subject Masterclasses have introduced students to a variety of themes and approaches studied across the Faculty. Our most recent Masterclass, held on 6 May 2026, featured sessions led by Professor Tina Phillips, Professor Laura Moretti, coordinated by  Dr Ling Zhang.

Those sessions have examined :

Gulf Monarchies and their Political Resilience.

Before Manga? Graphic Narratives from Early Modern Japan. 

Join future sessions

Subject Masterclasses are organised centrally across the University of Cambridge. Information about upcoming events and bookings can also be found on the Cambridge Admissions Office website.