Dr. Brian Young

Professor

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Biography

Brian Young is a Professor of Intellectual History at Christ Church, University of Oxford. He specializes in British intellectual and religious history, particularly focusing on the Victorians and the eighteenth century. His research contributes significantly to historiography, examining the evolution of intellectual thought and its interplay with art, literature, and music from the year 1660 onward. He co-edited 'A Companion to Intellectual History,' published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, which provides a comprehensive survey of intellectual history practice. He is also actively involved in supervising DPhil students and teaches a variety of courses related to British history, including theories of state, science, and society from 1650 to 1800, as well as topics concerning revolution and empire during the Victorian period.

Research Interests

Courses

Prelims British History FHS British History Theories of State, Science and Society 1650-1800

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.