Dr. Samantha Edwards

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samantha Edwards is a researcher specializing in the ideological framing of news coverage during extreme conflicts. Her PhD research focuses on key case studies of prominent Spanish periodicals during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), exploring critical questions related to wartime journalism. Edwards investigates the impact of violence and conflict on the fundamental institution of a free press in war-torn nations, emphasizing the challenges of accuracy, integrity, and objectivity in news reporting amidst catastrophic situations. Her work contributes to the understanding of Spanish national identity and the strategies of resistance in the context of international communication during wartime.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.