Dr. Katherine Brickell

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Biography

Katherine Brickell is a Professor of Urban Studies in the Department of Geography at King’s College London and serves as Associate Dean (Impact & Innovation) for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Public Policy. Her feminist-oriented research intersects various domains, including urban, social, political, and legal geography, with a particular focus on domestic life and its implications. Katherine’s works include significant publications like 'Debt Trap Nation: Family Homelessness in a Failing State' and 'Home SOS: Gender, Violence and Survival in Crisis Ordinary Cambodia'. With nine years of research experience addressing critical issues related to family homelessness, debt, and support for domestic abuse survivors, Katherine actively engages in collaborative research aimed at informing national policies on social housing, particularly emphasizing the challenges faced by those affected by domestic violence and debt. She has also been involved in projects that explore the experiences of neurodivergent children and their families living in temporary accommodations. Throughout her career, she has received recognition for her contributions to geography, including the Gill Memorial Award from the Royal Geographical Society in 2014 and the Philip Leverhulme Prize in 2016.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Urban Studies

2017-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, ENG

Professor of Urban Studies with focus on feminist orientations in geography.

Awards

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Gill Memorial Award

2014-07-01
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Philip Leverhulme Prize

2016-07-01

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.