Dr. Mónica Moreno Figueroa

Professor

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Biography

Mónica G. Moreno Figueroa is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Social Sciences at Downing College. Her research focuses on the intersectional lived experiences of 'race' and racism in Mexico and Latin America, emphasizing antiracism, feminist theory, and the impact of structural racism. Mónica employs qualitative research methods and visual methodologies and is known for her interdisciplinary collaborations. She leads the Global Racisms Institute for Social Transformation (GRIST), which aims to explore innovative approaches to studying global racisms and facilitating action-oriented dialogues. Mónica has received the British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for her project on 'The Structure of Internalized Oppression, Defensiveness, and Resentment'. Her work includes various significant research projects, including examining blackness and representation in Costa Chica, Mexico, and investigating institutional racism in the context of the Mexican state. Mónica has taught at several prestigious institutions, including Newcastle and Princeton Universities, and has garnered multiple awards for her teaching excellence at the University of Cambridge.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Teaching and researching in Sociology with a focus on race and antiracism.

Awards

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Pilkington Teaching Prize

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Commendation ‘Supporting Students’

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Commendation ‘Innovative Teaching’

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.