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University of Cambridge: Building History
Institution | University of Cambridge View institution profile |
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Department | Architecture |
Web | www.cam.ac.uk |
ael45@cam.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01223 332964 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course combinines British architectural history with practical tuition in interpreting building fabric. Students are taken from a wide variety of backgrounds. The emphasis is on learning to research, record and assess historic buildings. By the end of the 1st year students are expected to be able to date buildings from their details and unravel their evolution. They are also given instruction on how to investigate and survey historic structures. The 2nd year is divided between professional experience and a personal research project which constitutes the thesis.
MSt
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Candidates accepted for this course will normally have at least a 2.1 Honours degree from a UK university or equivalent. Students whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 7.5 or equivalent (with a minimum 7.0 in each component). |
Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |

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- Over 300 postgraduate courses.
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- 93% of postgraduates are in full-time employment or education 15 months after graduation, with a median salary of £32-38K.
- Over 140 countries are represented in the student population, with around 40% coming from overseas.
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