Dr. Leyla Drake

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Biography

Leyla Belle Drake is a research coordinator at Uppsala University, working primarily within the Department of English and the Swedish Institute for North American Studies. Her research focuses on various aspects related to human rights history, particularly emphasizing war crimes and the dynamics surrounding people's tribunals. Additionally, she engages in transnational history, exploring the intricate connections across borders. Her work incorporates witness studies and testimony studies, investigating how narratives of perpetrators and victims are constructed and understood. Drake's interest in the 1960s and its historical significance informs her scholarly inquiries, contributing to a nuanced understanding of past atrocities and their ongoing implications in contemporary society.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.