Dr. Alison John

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alison John is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in the Faculty of Classics at the University of Oxford. After completing her PhD, MA, and BA Hons, she obtained a Leverhulme Abroad fellowship at Ghent University in Belgium. Her doctoral research focused on Roman history, particularly on classical education in late antique Gaul. She is currently working on a monograph based on her PhD thesis and has embarked on a new project exploring Greek-Latin bilingualism in the West during Late Antiquity. Her research interests also encompass Latin literature, literary history, and cultural history, with a specific focus on the late antique and early medieval periods. John is engaged in teaching and welcomes inquiries from students interested in researching topics related to late antique history and bilingualism. She has contributed to significant discussions in the field through her publications in renowned academic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford

Conducts research in Roman history and Latin literature, focusing on educational practices in late antiquity.

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.