Dr. Joachim Aufderheide

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joachim Aufderheide studied Greek, Latin, and Philosophy at universities including Göttingen, Yale, and St Andrews, where he obtained his PhD. He joined King’s College London in 2011, and in 2016 became a fellow at the Harvard Center of Hellenic Studies. Aufderheide's research interests range from ancient Greek ethics to hedonism, and he actively supervises PhD students in these areas. He teaches regularly on the works of Plato and Aristotle at both the undergraduate and master's levels and co-convenes a weekly Greek Texts Research Seminar for graduate students. His public engagement includes discussions on ethics and climate change, showcasing his commitment to connecting philosophical discourse with current societal issues. He has published numerous works on Aristotle, including contributions to edited volumes and articles focused on ancient ethics.

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King's College London • London, England

Conduct research in the field of Philosophy, supervise PhD students, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.