University of Cambridge

Undergraduate

Study

Magdalene College

About the College

Magdalene College has the advantage of an attractive and convenient location, on the banks of the River Cam, less than five minutes’ walk from the city centre.

With buildings that are both beautiful and welcoming, libraries providing everything from first-year textbooks to medieval manuscripts, committed teaching staff and a vibrant community, Magdalene College is a perfect environment in which to live and study.

Magdalene typically admits around 105 undergraduates a year and encourages applicants from all educational and social backgrounds. Every applicant is assessed on his or her own merits and we take into account both potential and track record. At Magdalene, we want our students to fulfil every ounce of their potential and our Directors of Studies are on hand to help you achieve at the highest level.

If you come to study here, you’ll receive a warm welcome as soon as you arrive in Magdalene: there are plenty of activities in the first week and beyond to help you settle in, meet new people and feel at home.

We’re able to accommodate all our students, and a good choice and mix of housing is available; from the formality of First Court, through to the Magdalene village (ranging from medieval study bedrooms to modern sets) and Cripps Court, with its handsome garden and en suite rooms.

College tradition is maintained with candlelit dinners in the Hall, though many students also use the informal cafeteria and cooking facilities in the numerous staircase kitchens.

At Magdalene, we believe in an appropriate balance of hard work and recreation. There are excellent facilities for sports, drama, music and many other activities; and there’s a huge variety of clubs and societies organised by our undergraduates.

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

Fact file

UCAS campus code

M

Courses available

All courses

Student numbers

334 undergraduates
c105 admitted each year
203 postgraduates

Open days 2013

See the College website for information and booking

See also Cambridge Open Days

Map

College staff

Master

Mr Duncan Robinson

Admissions Tutors

Dr Stuart Martin (post-offer)
Ms Silke Mentchen (recruitment)
Dr Richard Roebuck (post-application)

Senior Tutor

Dr Stuart Martin
Directors of Studies
  • Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Dr R W Dance†
  • Architecture Dr E So
  • Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Dr K A Bennison
  • Chemical Engineering Professor H A Chase
  • Classics Dr J R Patterson
  • Computer Science Dr J K Fawcett†
  • 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 Skott
  • History of Art Dr L Donkin
  • Human, Social, and Political Sciences Dr B Burchell
  • Land Economy Dr K Patel
  • Law Dr N G Jones
  • Linguistics Dr T Biberauer†
  • Management Studies Dr A L Hadida
  • Manufacturing Engineering Professor H Babinsky
  • Mathematics Dr S Martin
  • Medicine Dr S O Sage†
  • Modern and Medieval Languages Ms S C Mentchen
  • Music Dr M W Ennis†
  • Natural Sciences Professor P Dupree (Biological), Dr A Thom (Physical)
  • Philosophy Dr L Incurvati
  • Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Dr S Stoddart
  • Theology and Religious Studies The Reverend P P Hobday
  • Veterinary Medicine Dr G P Pearce

† external Director of Studies