Dr. Ida Toth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ida Toth is a University Research Lecturer at the University of Oxford, specializing in Medieval Latin, Byzantine Greek, and Byzantine Epigraphy. She teaches advanced courses in these areas and supervises graduate students across various programs, including Master of Studies, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy. Her research interests are primarily in Byzantine Studies, focusing on Byzantine rhetoric, narrative fiction, and writing culture. She has published works on topics such as late Byzantine imperial orations and medieval adaptations of Eastern tales. Toth has been involved in several major academic initiatives, co-organizing the Summer Workshop on Byzantine Epigraphy and the 49th Spring Symposium on Byzantine Studies. She also plays a pivotal role on the International Committee for Byzantine Epigraphy and serves as a co-editor for the series 'Studies in Byzantine Epigraphy.' Currently, her research explores transformative periods in Byzantine epigraphic culture, especially focusing on translations of Eastern novels and encomiastic oratory from the Palaiologan court.

Research Interests

Experience

University Research Lecturer

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Teaching courses and supervising graduate students in Medieval Latin, Byzantine Greek, and Byzantine Epigraphy.

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.