Dr. Harvey Phythian

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Biography

Harvey Phythian is a Teaching Associate in the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge. He is currently completing his research focused on memory and aristocratic identity in Late Antiquity. His work involves supervising students and contributing to the academic environment within the Classics department. Phythian's teaching and research emphasize the cultural and historical contexts of classical texts and artifacts, particularly examining how memory influences identity formation in ancient societies. He is dedicated to fostering student engagement with classical literature and history through innovative teaching methods and scholarly inquiry.

Research Interests

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.