Dr. Martin Michette

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martin Michette is a Departmental Lecturer in Architectural History and the Cultural Heritage Director of the Training Programme at the University of Oxford. He holds a BSc in Architecture from the University of Bath and an MEng in Building Conservation from the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. He completed his doctorate in Science, Engineering, Arts, Heritage, and Archaeology at the University of Oxford. Martin has extensive experience in architectural practice, working as a historic building surveyor in a freelance capacity. His research focuses on natural building materials, historic architecture, and urban resource management, emphasizing the reduction of environmental impact on historic buildings while enhancing the historic environment through low energy technologies and cultural heritage dynamics. He has been actively engaged in outreach and public engagement, collaborating with leading UK and international heritage institutions, including UNESCO and Historic Royal Palaces. Martin also teaches courses on architectural conservation and traditional building materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Programme Director

— Present

Oxford Lifelong Learning • Oxford

Leads the cultural heritage program and teaches architectural history.

Departmental Lecturer

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford

Teaches courses related to architectural conservation and building materials.

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.