Dr. Emma Fraser

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Emma Fraser. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Emma Fraser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on the intersections of digital culture and urban experience, emphasizing visual media and new media theory. She employs digital storytelling and game studies methodologies to explore how modern ruins and digital methods reshape our understanding of place and space. Fraser's contributions to the field also extend into the study of geospatial representation. Through her courses, she guides students in examining the implications of digital media in society, covering topics such as digital storytelling amidst crises and the playful nature of video games. Her academic work emphasizes critical engagement with emerging media and its impact on contemporary culture. She is committed to fostering a multidimensional understanding of how technology influences our interactions with urban environments and cultural narratives.

Research Interests

Courses

Researching Digital Media: Methods Methodologies Special Topics Media Studies: Digital Storytelling: Crisis, Catastrophe Speculative Futures Special Topics Media Studies: Video Games Playful Media History Theory New Media Questioning New Media Special Topics New Media: Digital Storytelling Special Topics New Media: New Media Cities Special Topics New Media: Queering Digital Culture

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.