Dr. Lena Rethel

Professor

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Biography

Lena Rethel is a Professor at the University of Warwick, specializing in International Political Economy. Her research interests encompass international politics, finance, development, global governance, and Islamic economies. She has focused particularly on how economic policy-making is influenced by sociopolitical contexts, with an emphasis on the Southeast Asia region, especially Indonesia and Malaysia. Currently, Rethel serves as the Principal Investigator for the project 'FINDEM - The Politics of Financial Citizenship', which explores how middle-class expectations shape financial policies in emerging market democracies. With funding from the UKRI Frontier Research grant, this project exemplifies her commitment to investigating the socio-economic implications of institutional changes in financial markets. Lena has held various leadership roles, including Director of the Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation (CSGR) and has contributed to notable publications within her field, including books with a focus on the intersections of political economy, finance, and everyday life.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-08-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, UK

Leading research and teaching in International Political Economy.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.