Dr. Jelena Dzakula

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jelena Dzakula is a Fellow at the London School of Economics, specializing in communications policy regulation, citizenship, technological innovations, and digital government. She holds a PhD in Media Policy from the University of Westminster. Before joining LSE, Dzakula worked at the Universities of Leicester, Westminster, and Salford. Additionally, she has experience at Ofcom and the Spectrum Group. Her research has involved evaluations for the European Commission, the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, and the University of Oxford, as well as working with the Food Standards Agency and microfinance providers. Dzakula leads the European Commission’s Media Plurality Monitor, which assesses risks to media plurality in the socio-political, economic, and legal domains. Her doctoral research investigated the transparency and accountability of regulatory bodies in the UK, focusing on citizen participation in decision-making processes. Her ongoing research explores the use of data science by UK regulators and the impact of technological innovations on governance.

Research Interests

Requirements for London School of Economics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Quantitative
Required:164
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Advanced Calculus Linear Algebra Econometrics and Statistics Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Two academic references
  • CV
  • GRE scores (if non-UK degree)
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics