Dr. Ella Mcpherson

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ella McPherson's research primarily focuses on the symbolic struggles surrounding media transition and the implications of these struggles for human rights in the digital age. She co-directs the Centre of Governance and Human Rights at the University of Cambridge and has been involved in various research projects funded by notable organizations including the ESRC and the Gates Cambridge Trust. Her recent projects have explored the dynamics of human rights fact-finding in a digital context and the role of technology in supporting social movements. McPherson has also been a Junior Research Fellow in Sociology at Wolfson College and a Fellow in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of media, technology, and human rights within academic and practical contexts, advocating for ethical governance in digital societies. McPherson actively supervises graduate students and has been involved in numerous collaborations aimed at supporting marginalized voices and enhancing collective understanding of human rights challenges in contemporary society.

Research Interests

Awards

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Pilkington Teaching Prize

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International Collaboration of the Year

Courses

Media, Culture Society MPhil Media Culture

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.