Dr. Pippa Marland

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Biography

Pippa Marland is a Lecturer at the University of Bristol, specializing in Modern Contemporary Literature with a focus on Environmental Humanities. She has published widely in areas such as ecocriticism, eco-poetry, island literary studies, and nature writing. Her notable works include co-authoring 'Modern British Nature Writing, 1789-2020: Land Lines' published in 2022 by Cambridge University Press, along with her sole-authored monograph 'Ecocriticism Island: Readings British-Irish Archipelago,' also published in 2022 by Rowman Littlefield. Marland completed a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship in which she explored the representation of farming in rural and nature writing throughout the long twentieth century, leading to her forthcoming monograph, 'Pen Plough.' Additionally, she has contributed to an anthology on nature writing, 'Gifts Gravity Light: Nature Almanac 21st Century,' with an introduction by Bernardine Evaristo. In her teaching role, she engages students in Liberal Arts and English MA units, emphasizing diverse perspectives in literature and environmental discourse.

Research Interests

Courses

The Art of Writing Experiencing Aesthetics The Public Role of Humanities Literature and Environment: Diverse Perspectives Writing Elements

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate 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:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.