Dr. John Hanson

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Hanson is an Associate Professor in Roman Archaeology at the University of Oxford and a Governing Body Fellow at Wolfson College. He completed his DPhil in Archaeology at Oxford and has a rich academic background which includes a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Reading. Hanson's research is focused on modeling interactions between built environments and the people who inhabited ancient cities. His work integrates insights from complex systems theory with both literary and material evidence. Key themes in his research include energy use, urban resilience, and digital 3D modeling and virtual reality. His publications cover a range of topics such as Roman urbanism and the functions of public spaces, drawing from extensive fieldwork and theoretical perspectives in settlement archaeology and urban studies. He teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses centered on the history and archaeology of the Roman Empire and encourages doctoral proposals in related fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford

Teaching and research in Roman archaeology with a focus on urbanism and settlement patterns.

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.