Dr. Gary Younge

Professor

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Biography

Gary Younge joined the University of Manchester in 2020, bringing a wealth of experience from his time as a columnist and editor-at-large for The Guardian. His recent research focuses on youth violence and shootings in the United States, having served for over twelve years as a correspondent in Britain, covering topics such as knife crime. Younge has authored several books that delve into social movements, particularly the civil rights movement, alongside issues of inequality, race, immigration, and identity politics. Currently, his research centers on the Black presence in post-war Europe. His academic credentials include a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from City University of London and a Bachelor of Arts from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Younge has held esteemed positions such as the Belle Zeller Visiting Professor of Public Policy and Social Administration at Brooklyn College and is an Honorary Fellow of the British Academy. He is also recognized as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. His work resonates with themes related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Awards

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Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Non-Fiction

2017-01-30
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Grierson Award for Documentary Presenter

2018-11-05
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Bob Satchwell Award for Press Freedom

2023-11-08
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Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing

2017-06-26

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.