The Department of Architecture at Cambridge is small, meaning that it has a friendly atmosphere. Most of the buildings are at a domestic scale that make it a welcoming place to be. Our team take the wellbeing of students and colleagues very seriously which is why we have a dedicated quiet room for prayer, meditation or when things get too much. It is place to feel at home.
ARCSOC
ArcSoc is the undergraduate Architecture Student Society, and an integral part of undergraduate student life at Cambridge. Run entirely by and for students, ArcSoc organises a wide range of events and services for architecture students during the year. These include film nights, life drawing classes, talks and the famous ArcSoc cabarets, as well as the ArcSoc materials shop where students can buy materials for their projects at reduced prices. Most importantly, ArcSoc curate, design and run the end of year exhibition which was held at Kettle's Yard in Cambridge last year. You can find out more about the exhibition here: https://www.architecturesociety.co.uk/exhibition
In 2025 the exhibition will be held at Kettle's Yard from the 27th June.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
THE ADDITIONAL COSTS OF STUDYING ARCHITECTURE
The Department of Architecture believes in offering parity to all students where possible and therefore tries to cover the costs of essential software, paper, model-making materials and printing for presentations within the University fees. There may be occasions where students choose to use alternative materials, or larger models, and unfortunately, the Department cannot guarantee to cover these costs.
A small number of computer workstations, with software relevant to coursework, are provided within the Department buildings, but the majority of students have a laptop and this will make the experience of the course easier. There may be resources within your college to help provide a laptop, and we are looking into the development of a hardship fund within the department to assist where necessary.
Portfolios are submitted electronically. Students are expected to supply normal stationery such as pens, pencils, glue, rulers, writing paper and erasers.
Additional course costs include:
- University approved scientific calculator – estimated cost - £16-18
- Site boots (other safety equipment will be loaned when required) – estimated cost - £30
- Compulsory study trip in the first year (travel and accommodation costs are funded by the Department, but students are required to cover their own subsistence costs) – estimated cost of subsistence - £100-£150