Dr. Radhika Chakraborty

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Biography

Radhika Mathrani Chakraborty is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester, where she currently convenes undergraduate modules in Global Migration and a postgraduate module on Research Design. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the National University of Singapore, where her research focused on the intersections of migration, diaspora, and gender in Asian contexts. Chakraborty's doctoral research specifically explored the Hindu Sindhi business diaspora and their historical trading mobilities. Her interdisciplinary background includes a Master’s degree in Women’s Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Additionally, she has experience working with socio-legal support services for victims of gender-based violence. Her expertise relates closely to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing education and gender equality. Radhika is passionate about understanding how specific places serve as meaningful 'nodes' in diaspora networks, contributing to broader discussions on migration and gender.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Convening undergraduate and postgraduate modules related to sociology.

Awards

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Ananda Rajah Prize

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.