Dr. Anna Jurkevics

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna Jurkevics is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science. She holds a PhD from Yale University, awarded in 2017. Her research interests include critical theory, democratic theory, and the history of German political thought. Jurkevics's work investigates themes related to territory, land, and migration, specializing in the political thought of Hannah Arendt. Her forthcoming book, "Contested Territory: Theory Land Democracy Sovereign Bounds" (Oxford University Press, 2025), presents a critical, non-sovereign theory of territorial rights designed to respond to contemporary global crises such as land theft, mass migration, and environmental degradation. Through this work, she reconciles non-sovereign territorial regimes and emphasizes the need for democratic ideals in a globalized context. Jurkevics has published numerous articles in prominent journals and contributed to edited volumes, showcasing her expertise in political theory and legal pluralism. For more information about her work, visit her personal website.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.