Dr. Katharina Coleman

Professor

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Biography

Katharina Coleman specializes in International Relations with a focus on international organizations, peace operations, and the legitimacy of international rules and norms. Her regional expertise is particularly concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa. She has published extensively on topics such as UN peacekeeping, peace operations, African agency, and the political economy of peacekeeping. Coleman’s notable works include publications in esteemed journals like International Affairs, Contemporary Security Policy, and Global Governance. She has contributed to books addressing African actors in international security and is interested in supervising research related to peacekeeping, international security, and the dynamics of African international relations. Coleman attended Princeton University for her doctoral studies, further establishing her credentials in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.