Studying Architecture at Cambridge
- UCAS Code: K100
- How many are admitted to Cambridge every year: 60
- Minimum offer: A*AA
- Essential subjects: None
- Useful subjects: Mathematics, Art and Design, Physics
Full information about the structure and content of the MArch course can be found on the University’s website.
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 London exhibition, which displays work from all years in a central London venue in mid-July.
What can I do with a degree in Architecture?
Upon successful completion of the course, many Cambridge Architecture graduates go on to qualify as a professional Architect and have successful careers in this industry. More information about using the degree to become an Architect can be found on the University course page. Other architecture chose to use their degrees to go into different sectors. Key employment sectors are typically engineering and architectural consultancy, as well as construction, education, the arts, public service and manufacturing.
For more information, please visit the University Careers Service website at: Using your degree: Architecture
Studying Architecture at St Edmund’s College
St Edmund’s provides a close-knit and international community, and there is much to share and learn from each other. It is likely that you will end up continuing conversations based on your lectures in the college’s dining hall or the CR (Common Room). What better way to learn than to discuss with your peers!
Away from these scintillating conversations in the common areas, the college also offers several spaces where you can study and work on your essays such as the Paul Luzio Library building, the Norfolk library, study desks in the Mount Pleasant Halls Common room, the comfortable couches of the CR, in Edspresso, our café that serves excellent coffee and cakes, or the benches in our lovely apple orchards!
We also have six study rooms (2 in the Luzio building, 2 in Norfolk building, and 1 in Mount Pleasant Halls), where college supervisions typically take place, and which can also be booked by students for their private study time or group projects.
Our college also has an extremely supportive Welfare and Wellbeing Department, which is happy to lend an ear and provide support should a student feel anxious or overwhelmed with the academic year.
How to Apply
Applications for all courses are made through UCAS. There are two deadlines for mature students applying for this course:
15th October 2025 (6pm UK time)
14th January 2026 (6pm UK time)
The January deadline is most suitable for applicants who are currently studying one-year courses who will be in a stronger position to submit their UCAS form in January and will be better prepared for interviews in the Spring than in December. In most other cases, it is best to apply in October.
Requirements
Submitted Work
Admissions Assessment
Interviews
Deferred entry
Affiliated Students
What is a typical Term’s work?
A typical term spans 8 weeks (Thursday-Wednesday).
There is further information about the course on the University and Faculty webpages.