Dr. Robert Flierman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert Flierman is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University with a focus on Medieval Latin and Late Antiquity. He has published a significant monograph titled 'Saxon Identities AD 150–900', which explores the identities of the continental Saxons during the early Middle Ages (London: Bloomsbury, 2017). In addition to his monograph, Flierman has led various research initiatives, including a postdoctoral project funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO), titled 'Citizenship Discourses in the Early Middle Ages, 400–1100'. As of 2023, he is also leading an NWO VIDI project on the pragmatics of medieval letter delivery, specifically focusing on 'Lettercraft: Epistolary Performance in Early Medieval Europe'. He is the chair of the Utrecht University Centre for Medieval Studies, an integral part of the university’s research activities in medieval studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology