Dr. Hannah Dawson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hannah Dawson is a Reader in History at King’s College London, specializing in Political Thought. She received her undergraduate degree in History from the University of Cambridge and completed both her MPhil and PhD focusing on early-modern theories of language and the relationship between nature, society, and state, with a particular emphasis on John Locke. Dawson has taught at various prestigious institutions including the University of Edinburgh and New College of the Humanities. She has been recognized for her contributions with a British Academy Research Development Award for her work on the Clarendon Edition of Locke's Disputations on Natural Law. Dawson's research output is extensive, including scholarly articles, book chapters, and books such as 'Locke, Language, Early-Modern Philosophy' and 'Life Lessons from Hobbes'. Her interests span the history of political thought, gender studies, and feminist theories. She actively engages in public discourse and is a frequent contributor to various media and public events. Through her work, she aims to illuminate critical aspects of gender, race, and historical struggles in pre-modern contexts.

Research Interests

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.