Dr. Meera Sabaratnam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Meera Sabaratnam is an Associate Professor of International Relations at New College, University of Oxford, where she is also a Tutorial Fellow. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Oxford and a PhD from the London School of Economics. Her research primarily explores the colonial and postcolonial dimensions of world politics, focusing on how historical structures and institutions shape contemporary knowledge and social relations. Her recent work includes an analysis of international statebuilding and peacebuilding efforts, with a critical look at the evolving relations of indebtedness within the international system. Sabaratnam has served as Chair of the Academic Freedom Committee of the International Studies Association and has been involved in editorial work for several prestigious journals. She teaches various undergraduate papers in International Relations and serves on the advisory boards for multiple academic publications. Her research has been supported by respected funding bodies such as the Economic and Social Research Council and the Leverhulme Trust.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG, GB

Teaching undergraduate courses and supervising research projects in International Relations.

Lecturer

— 2023-01-01

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London • London, GB

Conducting research and teaching in International Relations.

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.