Dr. Jane Harrison

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jane Harrison is a Research Associate Tutor in Archaeology at the University of Oxford, where she contributes to both teaching and fieldwork. Her academic background includes an MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology from Cambridge University and a DPhil in Archaeology from the University of Oxford. Over the past fifteen years, Jane has worked as a field archaeologist, leading various archaeological projects across England and Scotland, particularly in Orkney and Oxfordshire. She has served as a Senior Associate Tutor and focuses her research on Viking colonization and Scandinavian settlements in northern England and Scotland. Jane's interest lies in understanding how these settlers constructed new 'home' landscapes, and she is actively engaged in community archaeology, fostering participation among locals in rigorous research practices. Her published works include contributions to significant archaeological volumes and reports pertaining to landscape archaeology and Viking culture. Additionally, Jane has directed multiple archaeological projects, enhancing the educational landscape in archaeology through her teaching in master's and undergraduate programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate Tutor

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Provided instruction and supervision for students in archaeology programs and directed fieldwork.

Fieldwork Director

— Present

Appleton Area Archaeological Research Project • Oxford, England

Led excavation efforts and overseen archaeological site management.

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.