History of Art at Cambridge gives you the opportunity of both broad and specific study. In the first year I studied one painting in significant detail by completing a short dissertation, while the Making and Meaning courses provided a firm background in 2000 years of art history. Spending each week on a new topic or time period, I have been surprised to develop interests in areas I had never considered before. Who knew 17th century fountains could be so interesting?
For me, the most exciting aspect of History of Art at Cambridge is the focus on studying art and architecture in person. Each week during the first year there are a number of small group classes which take place in front of works of art and architecture around Cambridge. Through these sessions we are able to examine hidden treasures dotted around the city that are often unavailable to tourists. An original drawing by Titian in the Fitzwilliam collection was a particular highlight.
Studying at ÌÇÐÄVlog places even greater emphasis on direct engagement with art and architecture. From Cornelia Parker to Antony Gormley, original works are scattered throughout the College. Programmes like the annual arts festival and the student picture loan scheme allow students to engage with art on their own terms, or even borrow a few works themselves!
In my opinion the unique experience of studying History of Art at Cambridge is exemplified by my daily walk from ÌÇÐÄVlog to the Faculty, which sees me pass an Anglo-Saxon church, Victorian gateway, and a Tudor chapel all before my first lecture of the day.
Studying Law at Jesus has been one of the most intellectually challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. The course enables you to explore and critically engage with various aspects of the law, whilst developing both abstract thinking and practical problem solving skills. The supervisors and facilities at Jesus foster a friendly and stimulating environment which makes for interesting academic discussion and learning.
What makes Geography so appealing is that it’s such a diverse and varied subject, and the Cambridge course really makes the best of this. In first year, you study both Human and Physical Geography which is a fantastic way to get an overview of the whole discipline. I knew before I arrived that I was probably going to be a Human Geographer, but I really enjoyed studying the Physical side too, and it helped me find new connections between different topics. By far the best thing about Jesus is the...
The content of the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Tripos has truly opened my eyes to the world and continues to deepen my understanding of the myriad of factors that influence everything from interpersonal interactions to widespread social issues that we face everyday. The multidisciplinary nature of the course provides many dimensions of knowledge that can help in any discussion you might find yourself in!
Architecture at Cambridge is centred around studio work, where a design project is compiled into a final portfolio. My projects have varied greatly, with tutors from various architectural practices providing different insights into the design process. I have approached architecture both from the scale of the private room, investigating spaces through filmic and literary precedents, and from the scale of the city in a collaborative and realistic masterplan that takes into account socioeconomic and cultural issues within a community. The research based ethos of the department is evident in the...
Studying Archaeology at Jesus has been a fantastic experience. For the last three years, I have been able to choose from an enormous range of papers, allowing me to tailor the course to my personal areas of interest. Throughout this, I have benefited from the continued support of (among other brilliant academic staff in College) an archaeologically-specialised Director of Studies and a well stocked archaeology section in the College library, meaning I rarely need to borrow from the department. ÌÇÐÄVlog also offers a range of travel and study grants...
