Dr. Ian Archer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ian W. Archer is an Associate Professor of History at Keble College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on early modern social and cultural history, particularly in relation to London from 1500 to 1700. He has explored aspects of social welfare, crime, popular politics, and taxation, as well as the relations between the state and its citizens. Archer has been an academic editor for the Bibliography of British and Irish History and serves as the Literary Director of the Royal Historical Society. His significant publications include 'The Pursuit of Stability: Social Relations in Elizabethan London' and contributions to 'Oxford Handbook Holinshed's Chronicles'. Archer is currently engaged in a major project examining the transformation of London into a global city between 1550 and 1700, which includes ongoing articles related to royal entries and lord mayor’s shows.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-09-01 — Present

Keble College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaching and researching early modern history, focusing on social and political aspects of London.

Courses

Prelims FHS BH4 GH3 Approaches Conquest and Colonisation BH4 GH8 GH9 Representing the City 1558-1640 Literature and Politics in Early Modern England Government, Politics and Society in England 1547-1558

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
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  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

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