Dr. Marion Durand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marion Durand is an Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow in Ancient Philosophy at Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford. With a distinct focus on ancient philosophy, especially Stoic thought, she explores intersections of language, logic, and grammar within this tradition. Her research also engages with contemporary philosophical discourse on language and analytical methods in philosophy. Before joining Oxford, she taught as a Lecturer in the Department of Classics at the University of Toronto from 2018 to 2019 and has been part of the academic community since 2019. Durand holds a PhD in Classics from the University of Toronto and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge. She teaches papers in ancient philosophy to students, incorporating concepts of introductory logic and modern philosophical inquiry into her curriculum, thereby blending classical topics with contemporary debates in philosophical language and logic.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Tutorial Fellow in Ancient Philosophy

— Present

Corpus Christi College • Oxford

Teaching and research in ancient philosophy with a special focus on Stoic thought.

Lecturer

— Present

Department of Classics, University of Toronto • Toronto

Lectured on various topics within Classics, focusing on ancient philosophical works.

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.