Dr. Sandie Byrne

Biography

Professor Sandie Byrne is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Oxford, where she serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for taught courses and Co-Director of the Undergraduate Certificate in English Literature within the Department of Continuing Education. She is a fellow at Kellogg College, Oxford, and holds a DPhil in English from Exeter College, Oxford. Her teaching spans various formats, including day schools, weekly classes, and summer schools, focusing on English Literature, Creative Writing, and the MSt in Literature and Arts. Professor Byrne has a rich academic history, supervising graduate research in areas such as the works of Jane Austen and twentieth-century poetry. Her research interests predominantly revolve around the literary contributions of Jane Austen, Ted Hughes, and Tony Harrison, emphasizing the intricate interplay of language, literature, and social class. With a commitment to mentoring, she invites inquiries from graduate students interested in pursuing part-time DPhil programs offered by OUDCE.

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