Dr. Chris Parkes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chris Parkes is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London with a focus on twentieth century American history and politics. He completed his Ph.D. in International History at the London School of Economics in 2016 and has since taught at both LSE and King’s College London. His interdisciplinary teaching includes leading courses such as LSE100 between 2013 and 2016, and his current courses explore global transnational history with a particular emphasis on the United States. Chris's research interests encompass American History, Sexuality, and Diplomatic History, and he actively supervises Ph.D. candidates in these areas. His upcoming publication, 'The Welles Loneliness: Sex, Power, Politics, Scandal Life Sumner Welles' with the University of Chicago Press, reflects his scholarly work on the intersections of sexuality and political history. He has also contributed to various media, including BBC World Histories Magazine and Notches, focusing on queer masculinity and historical narratives.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.