Dr. Perry Biddiscombe

Professor

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Biography

Perry Biddiscombe holds a BA and MA from the University of New Brunswick and completed his PhD at the London School of Economics in 1991. He has been a faculty member at the University of Victoria since 1992, initially in a sessional appointment before becoming a full-time professor. His research interests encompass a wide array of topics in Modern European History, particularly political, social, and military history, with a specific focus on ideology, guerrilla warfare, and political symbolism. His noteworthy publications include 'Denazification in Germany: History, 1945-1950' (2007), 'SS Hunter Battalions' (2006), and 'Werwolf! The History of the National Socialist Guerrilla Movement, 1944-1946' (1998, 2nd ed. 2011). He has also contributed numerous scholarly articles to respected journals, tackling subjects such as Nationalism and European historiography. Biddiscombe has supervised graduate students on various relevant topics, demonstrating his active engagement in shaping future historians. He provides insights into both theoretical frameworks and the practicalities of historical research, reflecting his comprehensive expertise in his field.

Research Interests

Courses

World History, 1900 - Present European History European History II

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.