Cambridge University

FACULTY OF CLASSICS
Sklgwlck Site, Sidgwkk Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DA
Cambridge is one of the world’s foremost centres of classical research. Supervision is available by leading scholars in all the main areas of classical studies. The Faculty building is among the largest and best equipped in the world, including its own library, seminar rooms, museum (with sculpture [...]

A small number of highly recommended candidates can be accepted annually when their proposed research has the promise of being satisfactorily developed through registration at Cambridge. In Cambridge there is particular interest in medieval art and architecture; aspects of the art and architecture of the Renaissance in Italy, France and Germany; Dutch, French and Italian [...]

In the second Diploma year each student writes a single dissertation of 10,000-20,000 words on a chosen subject. The Faculty allow this to constitute 75% of the year’s work,
though this is unusual, and the minimum proportion of 25% is chosen by the majority. The remainder of the second examination consists of the presentation of studio [...]

Applicants must have completed a three-year course in architecture, the standard and scope of which are approved by the Diploma Committee of the Faculty, or be able to produce other evidence of fitness to study for the Diploma. Cambridge graduates musl hive obtained-honour* in Parts IB and II of the Architectural Tripos. In addition applicants [...]

The examination for the course in History and Philosophy of Architecture consists of:
(i) a thesis, of not more than 20,000 words in length, excluding appendices and bibliography, on a topic approved by the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Architecture and History of Art;
three essays, each of not more than 5,000 words, on topics lo [...]

Architecture, particularly in its integrative role in culture, is nowadays seriously challenged by specialised research and short-term interests. This one-year M.Phil, course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of architecture, rooted in the humanities. This is undertaken through a study of history – the most fundamental access to the reality of architecture – and of [...]

The issue of environmental design in architecture has, in recent years, assumed great significance. This one-year course, leading to an M.Phil., offers students from a wide range of academic backgrounds the opportunity to acquire and develop skills and to pursue interests in this field. The course works on a broad front, equal emphasis being placed [...]

The M.Phil, aims to explore the relationship between Architecture and the Moving Image through a combination of theoretical seminar-based work and practical workshop exercises and production.
The course examines the changing face of architectural production in the age of digital media, with particular reference to narrativity, historical and artistic conventions, and the emerging virtual environment.
The seminars [...]