Dr. Geraint Thomas

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Biography

Geraint Thomas is a historian specializing in twentieth-century Britain. He is a fellow and college lecturer at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, with a focus on political and social history. His book, 'Popular Conservatism and Culture in National Government in Inter-War Britain' (Cambridge University Press, 2020), examines the political culture of the interwar years, providing a detailed study of popular conservatism within the context of cross-party National Government during the 1930s. His current research project investigates the politics and ideas surrounding post-war reconstruction in Britain from approximately 1916 to 1922, focusing on the development of state mechanisms during the age of mass democracy. Thomas has a particular interest in Celtic history, researching how Celtic societies navigated their positions within the dominant Anglo world. His teaching interests span across political, social, and cultural history from the nineteenth to the twentieth century. He is open to supervising theses in British history, especially topics related to the British state, political leadership, popular politics, and the interactions between politics and everyday experiences.

Research Interests

Experience

Fellow, College Lecturer, Director of Studies in History

2018-01-01 — Present

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Fellow and college lecturer focusing on history and overseeing academic studies.

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.