Dr. Sebastian Matzner

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sebastian Matzner is a Reader in Ancient & Comparative Literature at King's College London. He has a background in Greek and Latin languages, literature, theology, religious studies, and philosophy. Matzner completed his PhD in Classics and Comparative Literature at King's College London in 2012, where his thesis earned the University of Heidelberg's Prize in Classical Philology. He has held prestigious positions such as Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Oxford and has been involved in various academic initiatives, including serving as the Director of Queer@King's from 2017 to 2021. His research focuses on the interactions between ancient and modern literature, emphasizing comparative criticism and the dialogue between classical texts and contemporary debates. He has published extensively on topics such as literary theory, poetics, and queer theory in ancient literature. Matzner teaches a range of modules on rhetoric, poetics, and literary theory and provides PhD supervision in related areas. He is an elected member of the Young Academy within the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences, recognizing his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2015-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, ENG

Teaching and researching in Ancient and Comparative Literature.

Leverhulme Early Career Fellow

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG

Conducted research in the Faculty of Classics.

Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Exeter • Exeter, ENG

Lectured on Latin Language and Literature.

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • 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.