Dr. John Ermisch

Professor

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Biography

John Ermisch is an Emeritus Professor at Nuffield College, University of Oxford, specializing in family demography. His research encompasses various aspects of family structure, dynamics, and their interactions with wider society. Ermisch's work investigates the allocation of resources within families, the intergenerational transmission of advantages, non-marital childbearing, and the interactions between non-residential fathers and their children. He has also explored the effects of familial ties and trust among strangers on fertility expectations and residential mobility. Recent inquiries have focused on the geographic proximity of parents and children regarding migration patterns and the impact of in-kind assistance on educational attainment across generations.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

Nuffield College, University of Oxford • Oxford

Teaching and researching family demography.

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.