Dr. Ian Mcbride

Professor

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Biography

Ian McBride joined Hertford College, University of Oxford, in 2016 as the Foster Professor of Irish History. He holds a position that emphasizes the historical connections between Ireland and Britain, focusing on the complex political, cultural, and intellectual developments from the seventeenth to the twenty-first centuries. McBride's research is currently supported by a Leverhulme Major Research Award, which allows him to dedicate time to a significant study exploring the impact of the penal laws in eighteenth-century Ireland. His work integrates a variety of perspectives on Ireland's historical narrative and aims to illuminate the multifaceted legacies of its past.

Research Interests

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
  • Three academic references
  • 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.