Dr. Richard Vinen

Professor

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Biography

Richard Vinen is a Professor of History at King's College London, specializing in 20th century French history and modern British history. He joined the department in 1991 after serving as a Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge, and as a lecturer at Queen Mary College. His research encompasses significant events and themes including military service in post-war Britain and the impact of the Vichy regime during World War II. Vinen has authored several books including 'Thatcher’s Britain' (2009), which examines the political and social changes in Britain during the era of Margaret Thatcher, and 'Unfree French: Life Under the Occupation' (2006), which explores the consequences of the French army's defeat in 1940. He has also contributed numerous peer-reviewed articles and has engaged in public discourse through essays and reviews in major publications such as The Times Literary Supplement and the London Review of Books. Vinen's work is recognized for its depth in understanding the political and social landscapes of modern Europe, making him an important figure in contemporary historical scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of History

1991-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, ENG

Teaching and researching modern British and French history.

Awards

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Wolfson History Prize Templer Medal

2015-01-01

Requirements for King's College London

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.