Dr. Giuseppe Marcocci

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Biography

Giuseppe Marcocci is a scholar of Early Modern Global History based at the University of Oxford, where he is affiliated with Exeter College. His scholarly focus includes the study of global empires, particularly those of Spain and Portugal, and the Iberian religious world, with a keen interest in the Inquisition and the agency of converts. His recent publication, 'Globe on Paper' (OUP, 2020), explores historiography and global interactions during the age of exploration. Marcocci is engaged in cutting-edge research on the political life of early modern Iberian empires and continues to contribute to discussions on the legacy of the Portuguese Inquisition. In addition to teaching, he serves as the chair of the editorial board for the 'Journal of Early Modern History' and is involved in various research centers at Oxford that explore European and Global History. He encourages inquiries from graduate students interested in Iberian history from 1450 to 1800 and actively participates in academic discourse through seminars and conferences.

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Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford

Teaching and research in Early Modern Global History, focusing on the Iberian empires and their global interactions.

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.