Dr. Jamie Doucette

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jamie Doucette is a Reader in Human Geography at the University of Manchester, where he has been a member of the faculty since October 2012. He has a diverse academic background with a PhD in Human Geography from the University of British Columbia. His research spans various themes within Geographical Political Economy, focusing particularly on East Asia and the complexities of urban transformation in developmentalist contexts. Over the past decade, Doucette has critically examined the restructuring of the East Asian 'developmental state' model, specifically in the context of neoliberalism and democratization. His work addresses issues such as labor geographies, the politics of development, and the dynamics of territory and sovereignty. Doucette has received multiple fellowships, including the Leverhulme Research Fellowship and the Korea Foundation Fellowship. He has published extensively in premier journals, contributing significantly to the discourse on political economy and urban geography.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2012-10-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Leads research and teaching in the Department of Geography.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Hitotsubashi University • Tokyo, Japan

Conducted research in the Department of Economics on labor issues.

Visiting Scholar

2016-01-01 — 2016-07-01

Seoul National University • Seoul, South Korea

Engaged in research collaborations and academic exchanges.

Awards

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Book Prize

2025-06-01
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Prize

2016-11-11

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.