Dr. John Patterson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Patterson is a Senior Lecturer in Classics with a specialization in Ancient History at the University of Cambridge. His research primarily focuses on the City of Rome, Roman politics, archaeology in Italy, Roman imperialism, and the societal aspects of the Roman republican army. He has been actively involved in supervising recent research areas related to these themes, nurturing students’ exploration of complex historical narratives. As a Fellow, he also serves as the Director of Studies at both Magdalene College and Lucy Cavendish College. Dr. Patterson is known for his dedication to teaching and his contributions to the field of ancient studies, regularly engaging in discussions and research that deepen the understanding of classical civilizations. His work is recognized within the academic community and he participates in various scholarly activities to promote Classics and related disciplines.

Research Interests

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.