How the Course Works

Tutorials, Crits, Lectures

Over the course of your degree, your studies will be divided into Studio work (60%) and Theory (40%).

Studio work is all things design - drawing, modelmaking, building. You work on a project for a period of time, during which you will receive feedback via tutorials (with your tutors) and 'crits'. Critiques or 'crits' are a chance for you to present your project development to an audience of internal and external experts, who will help you push your design forward. You will hand in a portfolio of work at the end of the year which will be assessed by a team of examiners.

Theory work is based on 5 lecture series which help broaden your more general knowledge about architecture. Your Theory mark comes from your written exams at the end of the year. Be sure to keep on top of your subjects as the year goes on - you will only have time to look over notes between portfolio hand-in and exams!

Time Management Advice

The Cambridge course, let alone architecture is an intense one. But remember that your health and happiness come first! You will spend late nights finishing work but try to set yourself manageable goals for the time that you have. Do not expect to ever 'finish', but make sure you have the representational tools to show what your design is about.