Dr. Nora Berend

Professor

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Biography

Nora Berend is a professor specializing in European History at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on medieval history, particularly the intersections of medieval themes and modern nationalism. She has worked on changing regulations regarding child oblation and canon law, exploring the place of non-Christians in medieval Christian society. Her academic interests include the economic, social, legal, and religious interactions of medieval frontiers, the process of Christianization, and state-building. Berend's expertise extends to the formation of identity during the medieval and modern periods, specifically within the context of Medieval European history from approximately 1000 to 1500. She is committed to offering graduate teaching and supervision in topics that are closely linked to her research interests.

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.