Peterhouse

Would I choose Peterhouse again? Top location, great people, excellent food and accommodation: who wouldn’t? Pete

Peterhouse is, above all, an exciting and friendly place to be. The oldest and smallest of the undergraduate Colleges, it is close to the main arts, engineering and science faculties, but off the tourist trail.

Peterhouse has strong traditions in both the arts and the sciences. The College’s small size (we admit about 75 Freshers a year) means that we can offer plenty of individual attention to students, with each person making a significant contribution. You will find a supportive community here where you will quickly feel at home. Peterhouse is lively and tolerant, welcoming students from a wide range of backgrounds, interests and opinions. The only things all our students have in common are high academic ability, a passion for their subject, and the willingness to work hard.

So why might you consider Peterhouse?

• Excellent accommodation in central Cambridge for all undergraduates
• Great food, eaten in a candlelit thirteenthcentury Hall, the oldest in Cambridge
• A wealth of facilities for study, for sports and for social events, including an excellent library, theatre, computer room, squash court, gym, boathouse and sports grounds
• Beautiful grounds, including the spacious Deer Park where students are free to wander, meet friends, read or study

Peterhouse admits students solely on the basis of academic achievement and potential and is committed to offering places to the most able, regardless of school or background. We fully support the Cambridge Special Access Scheme and encourage you to apply even if your school has little or no experience of the Cambridge system. Indeed, we are delighted to field calls from teachers or applicants looking for a thorough explanation of the application system. Offers are designed to be realistic, taking into account individual circumstances, including potential and likely level of achievement, and the majority of those who receive them will attain the grades required.

To find out more about Peterhouse, why not come to an open day and meet our students and Fellows? If you are unable to attend an open day, individual visits can usually be arranged. Our website and Admissions Office offer comprehensive information and our Admissions Tutors are always happy to advise you, whether or not you have any prior knowledge of the Cambridge application process.

Factfile

UCAS campus code U Courses available The College accepts applications for all courses except Education; Geography; Land Economy; Politics, Psychology & Sociology; and Veterinary Medicine. Open days 2011 Booking required. Contact the College admissions office for further information. All subjects 7 July, 8 July, 16 September See also Cambridge Open Days Student numbers 259 undergraduates, 146 postgraduates. For men and women. Master Professor Adrian Dixon Senior Tutor Dr Philip Pattenden Admissions Tutors Mr Scott Mandelbrote (Arts) Dr Sophie Jackson (Sciences)

Directors of Studies Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic Dr M A Williams Archaeology & Anthropology Dr G Carr† Architecture Mrs M-A Steane Asian & Middle Eastern Studies Dr C P Melville† Chemical Engineering Dr D Scott Classics Dr P Pattenden Computer Science Dr A Norman† Economics Dr S N Solomou Engineering Dr R Plumb English Mr M S Golding History Dr M Ryan History of Art Professor Dr F Salmon† Law Dr R J C Munday Linguistics Dr M C Jones Mathematics Dr A Zsak Medicine Professor R Ross Russell Modern & Medieval Languages Dr M C Jones Music Dr J R Thurlow† Natural Sciences Dr C Baker (Biological), Dr C Lester (Physical) Philosophy Professor T M Crane Theology & Religious Studies The Reverend S W P Hampton † external Director of Studies