Dr. Clare Jackson

Professor

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Biography

Clare Jackson is an Honorary Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Cambridge and a former Walter Grant Scott Fellow at Trinity Hall. Her research interests focus on the rich and complex histories of seventeenth-century Britain, including the influences of royalist ideas in late-seventeenth century Scotland. She has published extensively, with her notable works including 'Devil-Land: England 1588-1688', which won the Wolfson History Prize in 2022, and 'Mirror of Great Britain: Life of James VI', expected to be released in August 2025. Jackson has also contributed to television, presenting the acclaimed series 'The Stuarts' on BBC2. Her academic credentials include a PhD from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, following an MPhil from the University of Aberystwyth. She supervises numerous PhD and MPhil students, covering topics like political thought and the impact of royalism in early modern Britain.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Professor of Early Modern History

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Appointed to oversee courses and supervise research on early modern British history.

Walter Grant Scott Fellow

2000-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Trinity Hall • Cambridge, England

Served as Senior Tutor and taught early modern history.

Awards

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Wolfson History Prize

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.