Dr. Julie Selwyn

Professor

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Biography

Julie Selwyn is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on adoption and the experiences of adoptive families, particularly through the DfE funded longitudinal study, Family Routes. This study investigates the challenges faced by growing adoptive and special guardianship families, and Selwyn has contributed to systematic reviews and meta-analyses with colleagues from five countries on issues related to adoption disruption. Additionally, she has provided advice and consultation to child welfare agencies and continues to be connected with the Bright Spots work at Coram Voice, which aims to improve the wellbeing of children in care and care leavers. Selwyn's work blends qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and she is committed to ensuring that the voices of those impacted by adoption and care are heard and understood.

Research Interests

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.