Magdalene College

The best thing I've experienced in Magdalene is living and working in a small, close-knit community. Our College is fun and friendly with a great balance between work and the more 'recreational' activities. Jess

Magdalene College has the advantage of an attractive and convenient location: the College lies in tranquil grounds on the banks of the River Cam, less than five minutes’ walk from the city centre and is well-placed for most of the University departments and libraries. With buildings that are both beautiful and welcoming, libraries providing everything from first-year text books to original medieval manuscripts, high-speed IT connections in all student rooms, committed teaching staff and a vibrant community, the College is a perfect environment in which to live and study.

Magdalene typically admits around 105 undergraduates a year and we consider applicants for all subjects. We encourage applicants from all educational and social backgrounds, including those from overseas, and applicants through the Special Access Scheme. Every applicant is assessed on his or her own merits – as an individual – and we take into account both potential and track record. At Magdalene, we want our students to fulfil every ounce of their potential. While the expectation placed on those admitted is high, our Directors of Studies are on hand to help you achieve at the highest level.

If you come to study here, you will receive a warm welcome as soon as you arrive in Magdalene: being assigned second-year ‘College parents’ really helps you to find your feet and there are plenty of activities in the first week to help you settle in, meet new people and come to feel that Magdalene is your home.

We are able to accommodate all our students in College rooms throughout their time here in Magdalene. A good choice and mix of housing is available, from the formality of first court, through to the Magdalene village (an attractive, diverse collection of accommodation from medieval study bedrooms to modern sets) and the brand new Cripps Court, with its splendid auditorium, handsome garden and en suite rooms, which opened in 2005.

For those who like something a little different, College tradition is maintained with candle-lit dinners in Hall, though many students also use the informal cafeteria and the facilities for cooking in the numerous staircase kitchens.

At Magdalene we believe in an appropriate balance of hard work with recreation. There are excellent facilities for sports, drama, music and many other activities; and there is a huge variety of clubs and societies, both academic and recreational, organised by the undergraduates themselves.

Why not take a look at our website and download the Magdalene prospectus?

Factfile

UCAS campus code M Courses available The College accepts applications for all courses. Open days 2009 See Cambridge Open Days. Student numbers 345 undergraduates, 239 postgraduates. For men and women. Master Mr Duncan Robinson Senior Tutor Dr Stuart Martin Admissions Tutors Ms Silke Mentchen (Recruitment) Dr James Rigney (Arts, Post-application) Dr Jeremy Rawson (Post-application)

Directors of Studies Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic Dr R W Dance† Archaeology & Anthropology Dr S K F Stoddart Architecture Dr T Chenvidyakarn Asian & Middle Eastern Studies Dr A Bennison† Chemical Engineering Professor H A Chase Classics Dr J R Patterson Computer Science Dr F H King† Economics Dr K Patel Education Ms L Fisher† Engineering Dr R L Roebuck English Dr M E J Hughes Geography Dr T Spencer History Dr C S Watkins History of Art Mr D Robinson Land Economy Dr K Patel Law Dr N Jones Linguistics Dr T Biberauer Management Studies Dr A L Hadida Manufacturing Engineering Dr T A Coombs Mathematics Dr S Martin Medicine Dr S O Sage Modern & Medieval Languages Ms M Mentchen Music Dr M W Ennis† Natural Sciences Dr P Dupree (Biological), Dr J Rawson (Physical) Philosophy Mr S Y Golob† Politics, Psychology & Sociology Dr B J Burchell Theology & Religious Studies Dr J Rigney Veterinary Medicine Dr G P Pearce † external Director of Studies