Dr. Aditya Sarkar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aditya Sarkar is an Associate Professor of South Asian History at the University of Warwick. He has a diverse academic background, including a PhD in History from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. His scholarly interests encompass labor history, social history with a focus on the bubonic plague in late 19th and early 20th century India, intellectual history, and the dynamics of left-wing politics and authoritarian populism in contemporary contexts. Sarkar has been actively involved in research that explores the intersections of pandemics, labor relations, and political regimes in India. His recent publications include monographs and articles in prominent journals addressing themes such as industrial relations, historical narratives of urban workforce development, and critiques of colonial labor histories. Sarkar is also committed to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses that delve into critical historiography and the complexities of modern Indian history. With a passion for understanding the multifaceted challenges of historical labor dynamics, he contributes significantly to discourse in these important areas of study.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-09-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Teaching and researching in South Asian History.

Lecturer/Postdoctoral Researcher

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Centre Modern Indian Studies, University of Goettingen • Goettingen, Germany

Focused on research and teaching in modern Indian studies.

Courses

HI161 Gandhi Indian Nationalism HI297 Twentieth Century India: Colonialism, Democracy Protest HI323 Historiography HI2E1 Historiography I HI3K6 India Problem Postcolonial Democracy HI997 Themes Global Comparative History

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.