Dr. Hend Hanafy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hend Hanafy is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Cambridge. She serves as a Teaching and Research Fellow at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, and previously worked as an Assistant Lecturer in Criminal Law at Cairo University. Her research focuses on criminal law and penal theory, analyzing them through an interdisciplinary lens that engages with political philosophy and legitimacy. This research is particularly concerned with the contexts of social and political injustices. Her work has been published in various academic articles and book chapters, including a recent paper that discusses the culpable state, indicating her commitment to exploring complex issues within the field of criminal jurisprudence.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Teaches and researches criminal law, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches and political philosophy.

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.