Dr. Jessica Watkins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jessica Watkins is a Research Officer at the London School of Economics, focusing on the intersection of regional domestic drivers of conflict and peace, particularly in Iraq and Syria. She holds a BA in Arabic and French from Cambridge University and a Master's in International Relations from King's College London. Jessica completed her PhD in civil policing in Jordan at King's College. Her expertise includes Middle East policing, Jordanian national identity, and contemporary Iraqi politics and security. Previously, she served as a visiting research fellow at the Middle East Centre and as a research associate at the German Institute for Global Area Studies (GIGA).

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