2 courses offered in the Faculty of Architecture and History of Art
Global History of Art and Architecture - MPhil
The Department of History of Art is delighted to offer a new MPhil in Global History of Art and Architecture. Offering diverse and inclusive geographical coverage, it aims to provide a focused programme of research-led, collections-informed study in the global history of art and architecture. It is designed to introduce students from diverse backgrounds to the global history of art and architecture, providing them with research skills and specialist knowledge from a range of fields within and across the discipline. It offers the opportunity to carry out focused research under supervision by experts at the University, both within the Department and across the rich and varied Cambridge Collections. Capitalising on Cambridge’s existing research strengths and rich museum collections across geographies, cultures and time periods, it will prepare students for further study and the workplace in a rapidly developing and globalising field. The course will educate and train the next generation of leaders in art history in and beyond academia: across the arts, museums and heritage sector and in the commercial art world.
Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment - MSt
The Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment is a transformative part-time master’s programme at the University of Cambridge for global practitioners working in the built environment. The master's was created by a powerful partnership between the University of Cambridge’s world-leading Architecture and Engineering Departments. It is designed for professionals working in the built environment who want to deliver the kind of sustainable and resilient places and spaces which are crucial to our common future. Interdisciplinary awareness and related management skills are seldom part of standard architecture, engineering and other built environment qualifications. The master's helps ambitious built environment professionals meet the increasing demands of their market, their sector and invigorate their personal development.
The learning approach is highly interactive and designed to encourage reflection and debate. Students are supported by a team of expert tutors and supervisors. The speakers, lecturers and facilitators are leading experts and practitioners from both academia and industry. A key feature of the programme is the collaborative learning experience. The programme facilitates shared learning between peers, and networking with the extensive range of contributors, together providing a rich learning environment.
2 courses also advertised in the Faculty of Architecture and History of Art
Building History - MSt
From the Department of Architecture
The Master of Studies (MSt) in Building History is an academically rigorous yet practical course aiming to equip students for careers in historic building investigation, research, recording, assessment, management and interpretation. The MSt in Building History draws on expertise in both the academic and the professional spheres.
History of Art and Visual Culture - MSt
From the Professional and Continuing Education
Our Master of Studies in History of Art and Visual Culture allows you to explore objects, theories and approaches thematically. You will be introduced to a wide range of visual media from Medieval to Contemporary.
By the end of this two-year course, you will have gained many transferable skills, including research, decision making, presenting, academic writing and the ability to communicate your topic to different audiences.
An integral part of your studies will be visiting college collections, libraries and museums in Cambridge when you attend the three residential modules in the city, where you will have the opportunity to hear from curators and experience objects up close.
Your first year of study is split into six taught modules, paired by theme with a focus on knowledge and practice, whilst the second year of study allows you to research and write your dissertation.