Dr. Nigel Spivey

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nigel Spivey is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Classical Art and Archaeology. His research primarily focuses on Etruscan art and archaeology, Greco-Roman art, and the anthropology of art. Spivey has published several key works on Greek sculpture and Etruscan art, including 'Understanding Greek Sculpture' (1996), 'Etruscan Art' (1997), and 'Ancient Olympics' (2nd ed. 2012). He has supervised research topics such as Etruscan iconography and the polychromy of Greek sculpture, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the understanding of these subjects within the field.

Research Interests

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.