Dr. Lars Vinx

Professor

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Biography

Lars Vinx works in legal political philosophy and constitutional theory, aiming to defend the view that the rule of law and constitutionalism are indispensable for the legitimation of political power. His current research investigates robust forms of constitutional control over legislative and executive power and a justifiable appeal to the notion of popular sovereignty. He has a strong interest in the history of political constitutional thought, focusing on constitutional theory during the Weimar Republic. Vinx has published on the legal-theoretical and political-theoretical writings of Hans Kelsen and Carl Schmitt, contributing significantly to contemporary discourse in these areas.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.