Cambridge Psychological and Behavioural Sciences interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate
How Cambridge interviews for Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, varies by college, 7-18 Dec 2026: the format, the questions reported for it, and the practice interview built on them.
Figures from undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk, checked 18 October 2026.
At a glance
- When: 7-18 Dec 2026 (Winter pool mid to late January 2027)
- Format: Panel interview, Varies by College (Two or three interviewers in subject interviews)
- How many: 2 at most Colleges
- Length: 35 min to 1 hour in total for most applicants (varies by College)
- Who's interviewed: About two thirds of applicants
- Before it: No pre-registered admission test (College assessment only)
How the Cambridge Psychological and Behavioural Sciences interview runs
- Before: No pre-registered admission test (College assessment only)
- Interviews: 2 at most Colleges, 7-18 Dec 2026, varies by college
- Each one: 35 min to 1 hour in total for most applicants (varies by College), with Two or three interviewers in subject interviews
- In the room: College admission assessment at Selwyn, St Edmund's: Details will be provided by the relevant College.
- They assess: "How you work through problems and take on new ideas", in the university's own words
Applied: 611. Offered: 111 (2025 cycle (applications from Sep 2024 for entry in Oct 2025 or deferred 2026)).
Questions asked
- Official sample question: Should interviews be used for selection?
- Official sample question: What is 'normal' for humans?
- Official sample question: Why do human beings have two eyes?
Every question reported for this course is open with a free account.
Cambridge Psychological and Behavioural Sciences interview FAQ
When are Cambridge Psychological and Behavioural Sciences interviews in 2026?
7-18 Dec 2026 (main period).
Online or in person?
Varies by College, as a panel interview.
How long is each interview?
35 min to 1 hour in total for most applicants (varies by College). 2 at most Colleges.
Is there a test?
No pre-registered admission test (College assessment only).