Dr. Ferdinand Eibl

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Biography

Ferdinand Eibl is a Senior Lecturer in Political Economy and the Programme Director for the MA Politics Economics Middle East at King's College London. He completed his PhD at the University of Oxford in the Department of Politics and International Relations and also holds an MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies from Oxford and a BA in Political Science from the University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and IEP Rennes. His research focuses on the political economy of authoritarian rule in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), particularly on topics such as distributive politics, crony capitalism, and civil-military relations. Eibl has authored the book 'Social Dictatorships: Political Economy Welfare State Middle East,' published by Oxford University Press, and has contributed to various academic journals, including the British Journal of Political Science and the International Studies Quarterly. His work includes significant insights into the regional dynamics of North Africa, especially Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt. Eibl is committed to advancing knowledge in his field through both research and teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, England

Teaching and researching topics in political economy and the Middle East.

Research Officer

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

London School of Economics Middle East Centre • London, England

Conducted research on Middle Eastern political economy.

Courses

Political Economy of the Middle East: Theory & Practice Political Economy of Authoritarianism in the Middle East

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.