Dr. Christopher Warnes

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Biography

Christopher Warnes studied at the Universities of Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, and Cambridge. He has held lecturing appointments at the Open University and the University of Stellenbosch. His books explore the history and cultural politics of the novelistic genre known as magical realism. Currently, he is examining fiction that tells about changes in South Africa during apartheid. His research interests include African literature, postcolonial studies, the novel, and digital culture. He has contributed to various publications and has supervised graduate students on topics related to these areas of expertise. His notable works include 'Writing, Politics & Change in South Africa Apartheid' published by Cambridge University Press in 2023, and 'Magical Realism and the Postcolonial Novel: Faith and Irreverence' from Palgrave Macmillan in 2009, with a paperback edition released in 2014. His recent articles and book chapters also cover complex themes in postapartheid literature and the evolving South African literary landscape.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.