Dr. Grant Tapsell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Grant Tapsell is a Lecturer in Early Modern History at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. His research interests are primarily in political and religious history during the early modern period of the British Isles, with a particular focus on Restoration Britain and Ireland. He has examined the role of the Church of England in the seventeenth century, especially the political implications of religious disputes from the 1630s through the 1690s. Currently, he is working on a biography of William Sancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury, and also editing a book that will include a collection of Sancroft's letters for the Church of England Record Society. Tapsell's notable publications include 'Personal Rule of Charles II, 1681-85' and 'Stuart Church, 1660-1714'. He enjoys collaborating with colleagues to develop ideas generated during his teaching into published works, such as 'Restoration Politics, Religion and Culture: Britain and Ireland, 1660-1714' and 'Nature of the English Revolution Revisited: Essays in Honour of John Morrill'. He actively supervises graduate students, particularly those focusing on Stuart politics and religion.

Research Interests

Courses

Prelims FHS History British Isles IV: 1500-1700 General (European World) History III: 1400-1650 Special Subject 14: Revolution Republic, 1647-58 Optional Subject 9: Making England Protestant, 1558-1642 Optional Subject 10: Conquest Colonisation: Spain America Sixteenth Century

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
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  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
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Specialization Notes

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