Corpus Christi College

It’s the friendships you make at Corpus which make it special. Because it’s small, you soon find you’re part of the family – a family which works hard but knows how to let its hair down! Megan

Corpus Christi is one of the oldest Colleges in Cambridge, founded in 1352, and lies in the medieval heart of the town. The venerable and ultra-modern sit side by side in Corpus. The Parker Library holds one of the most precious collections of early English and Anglo-Saxon manuscripts in the world, whilst on the other side of the College site lie our new, state-of-the-art undergraduate library and student centre, completed in 2008. Our central location means that we are also within easy reach of University and faculty buildings and resources.

At Corpus you will find yourself part of an intellectual community that is both stimulating and supportive. Our students come from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds and the College has a reputation for being unpretentious and cosmopolitan. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can achieve their potential, and where hard work and success are highly valued. This not only means providing the necessary academic resources such as well-stocked libraries, computing facilities, and excellent teaching, but also pastoral support when needed.

Corpus has a lively and well supported social, sporting and cultural life, which includes a dynamic music scene, a flourishing Chapel choir, and regular productions at our student-run studio theatre, The Corpus Playroom. Our boathouse and sports facilities are also close to the College.

As a Corpus undergraduate you would be accommodated for at least the first three years in single-occupancy rooms in, or close to, the main College buildings (some en suite rooms are available in our Beldam Building).

We are keen to hear from anyone who has a real interest in their subject and the potential to succeed at Cambridge. If you are unable to attend one of our open days, please contact our Admissions Office to arrange a visit. Our Admissions Administrator will be happy to answer enquiries and show you round the College. We also have a small, dedicated team of undergraduates supporting our access and admissions activities who can give you the student view of life at Corpus. If your school or college would like us to talk to prospective applicants and their teachers, our Schools Liaison Officer or Admissions Tutor would be happy to arrange a visit.

Factfile

UCAS campus code Z Courses The College accepts applications for all courses except Architecture, Economics, Education, Land Economy and Veterinary Medicine. Open days 2011 Booking required. See the College website for further information. All subjects 7 July, 8 July, 16 September Mathematics 7 May See also Cambridge Open Days Student numbers 260 undergraduates, 220 postgraduates. For men and women. Master Mr Stuart Laing Senior Tutor Dr Marina Frasca-Spada Admissions Tutor Dr Melanie Taylor

Directors of Studies Anglo-Saxon, Norse, & Celtic Dr E Boyle Archaeology & Anthropology Professor W McGrew Asian & Middle Eastern Studies Dr B Kushner Chemical Engineering Dr S Rough† Classics Dr C Kelly Computer Science Dr D Greaves Engineering Dr K Seffen English Ms S Cain Geography Dr P Howell† History Dr S Kapila History of Art Dr D Oldfield† Law Dr N E Simmonds Linguistics Dr T Biberauer† Management Studies Dr P Kattuman Manufacturing Engineering Dr R McMahon Mathematics Dr C Brookes Medicine Professor C J Howe Modern & Medieval Languages Dr A Weisl-Shaw Music Dr R F Davis Natural Sciences Dr D Aldridge (Biological), Dr P Beattie (Physical) Philosophy Dr J Warren Politics, Psychology & Sociology Dr J Foster Theology & Religious Studies Dr A Williams † external Director of Studies