Dr. Helena Phillips Robins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Helena Phillips-Robins is a Teaching Associate specializing in medieval Italian literature and culture at the University of Cambridge. She completed her PhD in 2017 at Cambridge and focuses her research on Dante studies, medieval theology, and religious practices. Her work also encompasses the study of music, women’s writing in history, visual cultures, and text-image relations. She has a particular interest in early Italian lyric poetry and the history of emotions, contributing to a deeper understanding of the cultural and religious context of medieval texts. Phillips-Robins is dedicated to advancing the study of medieval literature through her teaching and research, guiding students in these rich areas of inquiry. Her affiliation with Selwyn College further enhances her academic profile within the university.

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.