Dr. Magnus Ryner

Professor

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Biography

Magnus Ryner studied political science and economics at Trent University in Canada, completing his Bachelor's degree in 1988, a Master's degree in 1990, and a PhD in 1996 at York University in Toronto. He was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada at the University of Amsterdam and served as a Jean Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute in Florence. After his tenure in the Netherlands, Magnus moved to the UK in 2000, where he has worked at various institutions including Brunel University, Birmingham University, and Oxford Brookes University, before joining King’s College London. His research specializes in International Political Economy, focusing on the dynamics of political economy, inequality, and welfare. He has a longstanding dedication to critically analyzing the interactions between economics and social democracy, especially throughout European political contexts. Magnus has been involved in public discourse through media engagements and has contributed to various research projects and events related to labour and economic policy. His academic outputs include publications addressing European integration, economic crises, and the impact of neoliberal policies on social democracy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, UK

Senior Lecturer

2007-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Oxford Brookes University • Oxford, UK

Lecturer

2002-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Birmingham University • Birmingham, UK

Lecturer

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Brunel University • Brunel, UK

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

1996-01-01 — 1997-01-01

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

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.