Dr. Peter Hudson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter James Hudson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia. He obtained his PhD from New York University in 2007. His research focuses on the intricate relationships between Black dispossession, capitalism, and resistance. Hudson has published extensively on topics related to Black Studies, political economy, and the historical narratives surrounding racial capitalism. His notable publications include works in influential journals and contributions to edited volumes that address the socio-ecological crises facing Black communities. In 2023, he was honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of California, Los Angeles. Hudson's critical analysis is aimed at uncovering and examining the long histories of Black experiences and struggles against capitalist dispossession.

Research Interests

Black Studies Political Economy History Capitalism Black Resistance

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Peter Hudson teaches and conducts research in Geography with a focus on Black Studies and political economy.

Awards

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Distinguished Teaching Award

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Elsa Goveia Prize (Honorable Mention)

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.