Dr. Kate Cook

Instructor

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Biography

Kate Cook is a lecturer at King's College London, specializing in Greek culture and classics. She has completed her PhD at the University of Reading and has held posts at several prestigious institutions including the Universities of Manchester, Leeds, Durham, and St Andrews. Currently, she is a member of the Classics Gaming Collaborative AIMS steering group and contributes to the #WCCWiki Women's Classical Committee Wikipedia editing initiative. Her primary research areas include gender studies, language in Greek tragedy, classical reception, and the intersection of classical themes with video games. She is actively engaged in teaching Greek literature and culture and the classical reception of these themes. Kate regularly participates in podcasts and events focused on historical games studies, particularly regarding ancient world video games. Her selected publications include several edited volumes and articles exploring themes of gender and the role of women in classical narratives. She is known for her thoughtful analysis of historical themes applied to modern gaming contexts, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of cultural interactions across time.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.