Undergraduate

About the College

At Corpus, you will find yourself part of an intellectual community that is both stimulating and supportive. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can achieve their potential,

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 state-of-the-art undergraduate library and student centre, completed in 2008. Our central location means that we’re within easy reach of University and faculty buildings and resources.

Our students come from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds and the College has a reputation for being unpretentious and cosmopolitan. 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’d 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’re keen to hear from anyone who has a real interest in their subject and the potential to succeed at Cambridge. If you’re unable to attend one of our open days, our Admissions Co-ordinator is happy to answer queries or arrange a visit.

Fact file

UCAS campus code	Z
Courses available	All courses except Architecture, Economics, Education, Land Economy and Veterinary Medicine
Student numbers	253 undergraduates 220 postgraduates
Open days 2012	See the College website for information and booking All subjects 20 April, 15 September Department open day - Mathematics 28 April See also Cambridge Open Days

College staff

Master	Mr Stuart Laing
Admissions Tutor	Dr Melanie Taylor
Senior Tutor	Dr Marina Frasca-Spada
Directors of Studies	Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic Dr E Boyle Asian and 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† Human, Social, and Political Sciences Professor W McGrew 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 and 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 Psychological and Behavioural Sciences TBC Theology and Religious Studies Dr A Williams † external Director of Studies