Dr. Justina Berskyte

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Research Interests

Philosophy Language Semantics Subjective Language Contextualism Semantic Relativism Expressivism Slurs Offense Derogation Hate Speech Online Speech Misogyny Feminism Hegemonic Masculinities

Experience

Leverhulme Early Career Fellow

2025-01-01 — 2028-04-30

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Research on the language of misogyny, exploring its meaning, function, and possible interventions.

Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Teaching various undergraduate and MA courses including Philosophy and Language.

Teaching Assistant

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Assisted in teaching and supervising dissertations in multiple philosophy courses.

Awards

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Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship

2025-01-01
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CDTS Seedcorn Funding

2023-01-01
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Royal Institute of Philosophy Bursary

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.