Humanities:
* Classics: Ancient Greek and Roman literature, history, and philosophy. Specific programs might focus on particular authors, periods, or aspects of classical civilization.
* English: Literature, language, and creative writing. Specializations could include medieval literature, Shakespeare, Victorian poetry, etc.
* History: Broad range covering various periods and geographical locations, often with specialized options (e.g., Medieval History, Modern History, History of Science).
* Philosophy: Logic, metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of mind, etc. Often combined with other subjects (e.g., Philosophy, Politics and Economics – PPE).
* Modern Languages: Study of languages such as French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, etc., often with literature and cultural components.
* Archaeology: Study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts.
* Theology: Study of religious beliefs, texts, and practices.
* Music: Composition, performance, musicology (historical study of music).
Social Sciences:
* Economics: Microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, behavioral economics, development economics, etc. Often combined with other subjects (e.g., PPE).
* Politics: Political theory, comparative politics, international relations. Often combined with other subjects (e.g., PPE).
* Sociology: Study of social structures, institutions, and relationships.
* Anthropology: Study of human societies and cultures, often with fieldwork components.
* Psychology: Cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology.
* Geography: Human and physical geography, environmental geography.
Science:
* Mathematics: Pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics.
* Physics: Theoretical physics, experimental physics, astrophysics, particle physics.
* Chemistry: Organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry.
* Biology: Molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, ecology, zoology, botany.
* Computer Science: Algorithms, data structures, artificial intelligence, machine learning.
* Engineering: Various branches, including mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil engineering.
* Medicine: A pre-clinical and clinical program leading to a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
Other Areas:
* Law: Jurisprudence, criminal law, contract law, etc., leading to a law degree (LLB).
* Management Studies: Focuses on business administration and management principles.
It's crucial to check the individual college websites (Oxford's and Cambridge's) for the most up-to-date information on specific programs, entry requirements, and course content. The specific names of programs and their details can vary slightly between the two universities. Many programs also allow for specialization in later years of study.