Dr. Bill Kissane

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Bill Kissane. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Bill Kissane is an Associate Professor in the Government Department at the London School of Economics and Political Science, a position he has held since 1998. He obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees from Trinity College Dublin and later received an MSc and PhD from LSE. His research focuses on the dynamics of civil wars, reconstruction efforts, and the processes of democratization in various contexts, including Ireland and Turkey. Kissane has contributed to several academic works centered on comparative constitutionalism and conflict analysis. He teaches various courses related to comparative democratization and the politics of civil wars, fostering an in-depth understanding of these complex topics among students.

Research Interests

Courses

GV4E1: Comparative Democratization GV4B8: Politics of Civil Wars GV245: Democracy and Democratization GV4G4: Comparative Conflict Analysis

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Two academic references
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.