Dr. John Leigh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Leigh specializes in eighteenth-century French thought and literature. He has authored 'Enlightenment' (Duckworth, 1999) and 'Voltaire's Sense of History' (Voltaire Foundation, 2004). Additionally, he is an editor for 'Beaumarchais, Figaro Plays' (Everyman, 1998). Currently, he is writing a biography of Voltaire. John Leigh welcomes inquiries from potential MPhil and PhD students regarding research interests relevant to his field.

Research Interests

Eighteenth-Century French Thought Eighteenth-Century French Literature Voltaire Studies

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.