Dr. Camillia Cowling

Associate Professor

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Biography

Camillia Cowling is an Associate Professor in Latin American History at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on the intersections of slavery, gender, and social justice in the Americas, specifically within the contexts of Brazil and Cuba. Through her published works, including 'Conceiving Freedom: Women of Colour, Gender and Abolition in Havana and Rio de Janeiro', Cowling examines the active roles that women played in the abolition process and the impact of emancipation laws. She is also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Cowling has received awards for her research, including the Roberto Reis Prize from the Brazilian Studies Association. She is involved in various teaching modules related to Latin American history and has supervised several PhD projects focusing on topics like slavery, gender, and law. Her editorial experience includes co-editing special journal editions addressing motherhood and childlessness in slave societies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, UK

Specializing in Latin American History.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Warwick • Coventry, UK

Focused on Latin American History.

Lecturer

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK

Taught on Latin American History.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.