Dr. Ronald Po

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ronald C. Po is an Associate Professor in the Department of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His primary research areas include maritime global studies and the social history of late imperial China. Dr. Po has published several influential works, including 'Blue Frontier: Maritime Vision Power Qing Empire' and 'Shaping Blue Dragon: Maritime China Ming Qing Dynasties.' With a diverse teaching portfolio, he supervises PhD students and lectures on maritime history, Sino-British relations, and cartographic history. Dr. Po’s recent projects include expanding his research on cultural history within the context of ocean governance and social memory. He has held various prestigious positions, such as a visiting scholar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and has been awarded multiple fellowships and grants to support his research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, England

Teaching courses and supervising PhD students in the realm of International History.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.