Dr. Férdia Stone Davis

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Biography

Férdia Stone-Davis received a BA in Theology and Religious Studies, an MPhil in Philosophy and Religion, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Additionally, he earned an MMus in Early Music Performance Studies from Trinity College of Music, London (now Trinity Laban). He is currently a senior scientist on a three-year research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund, focusing on 'The Epistemic Power of Music: On the Idea and History of Artistic Research through Music'. Apart from his research, he serves as the Director of Research at the Margaret Beaufort Institute and is a postdoctoral bye-fellow at Murray Edwards College at the University of Cambridge. His previous experience includes postdoctoral research at the Department of Musicology at the University of Göttingen, Germany, and teaching at various prestigious institutions, including Anglia Ruskin University and King's College, London. His research interests encompass Theology, Philosophy, Ethics, and Epistemology, with a focus on the interplay between music and philosophy.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Graz • Graz, Austria

Involved in a research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund focusing on artistic research through music.

Director of Research

— Present

Margaret Beaufort Institute • Cambridge

Leads research initiatives and projects within the institute.

Postdoctoral Bye-Fellow

— Present

Murray Edwards College • Cambridge

Engaged in postdoctoral research and mentoring students.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2012-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Göttingen • Göttingen, Germany

Conducted research in the Department of Musicology.

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.