About TSA Cambridge

The information in this section is for applicants for Land Economy to the University of Cambridge. For information about the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA/TSA: Section 1) for the University of Oxford, visit our TSA Oxford section. For information about other assessments for the University of Cambridge, visit the University of Cambridge pre-interview assessments page.

Thinking Skills Assessment: Section 1 (TSA S1) for the University of Cambridge

If you are applying to study Land Economy at the University of Cambridge, you will need to take the Thinking Skills Assessment: Section 1 (TSA S1).

TSA: Section 1 is a 90-minute paper-based test. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, testing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

To take TSA: Section 1, test-takers must be registered by their school/college/test centre. See the Delivery section below.

Test format

Section	What does it test?	Questions	Timing
Thinking Skills Assessment: Section 1 (TSA S1)	Problem-solving skills, including numerical and spatial reasoning. Critical thinking skills, including understanding argument and reasoning using everyday language.	50 multiple-choice questions	90 minutes

Delivery

TSA: Section 1 takes place on Wednesday 30 October 2019, usually at 09.00 GMT in the UK. The scheduled start times for international centres will vary, depending on where they are in the world. For exact timings, please check with your school or centre.

Most candidates will sit the test at their own school or college. Other candidates can find an open centre.

Find out more about registration and Access Arrangements.