Dr. David Hillman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Hillman is a lecturer at the University of Cambridge within the Faculty of English and the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic. He completed his PhD at Harvard University and has undergone training as a child and adolescent psychotherapist. Returning to academia in 2001, Hillman has since contributed significantly to the field of English literature, focusing on subjects such as Shakespeare and early modern studies. His publications include critically acclaimed works like 'Shakespeare's Entrails: Belief, Scepticism and the Interior Body' (2007) and the 'Cambridge Companion to the History of the Body' (2015). He is currently finalizing a monograph entitled 'Greetings and Partings in Shakespeare and Early Modern England', which explores themes of salutation in relation to Shakespeare's work. His research interests span Renaissance drama, psychoanalytic theory, and the philosophy of literature, and he supervises graduate students in these areas.

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.