Dr. James Campbell

Professor

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Biography

James Campbell is an architect and architectural historian, currently serving as the Deputy Head of the Department of Architecture at the University of Cambridge. He has played a significant role in leading the department, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the establishment of a new Digital Fabrication Lab. His work combines practical architectural training with academic pursuits, having practiced in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and the United States. Campbell is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and chairs the Construction History Society, where he also co-edits the proceedings of annual conferences. He has developed courses on architectural history, including the MSt in Building History, and has authored several influential works, such as "Brick: A World History" and "Building St Paul's." His research interests focus on material culture, construction history, and the evolution of library designs, along with water infrastructure and fountains. He is actively supervising PhD candidates and welcomes research proposals related to architectural history and building construction.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Head (Director of Teaching)

2019-10-01 — 2023-10-01

Department of Architecture, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Responsible for overseeing teaching and curriculum development in the Department of Architecture.

Awards

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Seear Fellow

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.