Dr. Brian Delay

Professor

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Biography

Brian DeLay is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in the 18th and 19th centuries with a focus on international history, U.S.-Latin American relations, borderlands, and Indigenous history. His research interests include global and transnational foreign policy in North America. He is currently writing a book that examines the arms trade during the American revolutions. His work not only addresses historical events but also engages with the broader implications of military and diplomatic relationships in the Americas during this transformative period. In addition to his publications, he actively participates in discussions surrounding foreign policy and serves as a board member on various related topics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.