Dr. Patricia Owens

Professor

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Biography

Patricia Owens is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford, holding a Tutorial Fellowship at Somerville College. With a broad research interest in international relations, she focuses on twentieth-century international history and theory, examining historical and contemporary practices of Anglo-American counterinsurgency and intervention. Owens is the Principal Investigator for the Leverhulme Research Project titled "Women, History, International Thought," which runs from 2018 to 2023. Her notable publications include "Erased: History of International Thought Men" and co-edited volumes such as "Women's International Thought: New Canon" and "Women's International Thought: New History." She has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Susan Strange Prize and the ISA History Section Prize. Owens has held various fellowships and visiting professor roles at institutions such as Harvard and Princeton, reflecting her significant contributions to the field. She teaches both undergraduate and MPhil students, focusing on International Relations and Historical Interpretive Methods, and has been recognized for her teaching excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of International Relations

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaching and research in the field of International Relations.

Tutorial Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

Somerville College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Responsibilities include academic mentoring and support for students.

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.