Dr. Sheila Watts

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sheila Watts is an Associate Professor of German at the University of Cambridge, where she specializes in historical linguistics of Germanic languages, particularly focusing on Gothic, Old High German, and Old Saxon. She teaches a range of undergraduate and graduate courses including modules on German linguistics and literature, and supervises PhD and MPhil students working on topics related to Germanic languages. Dr. Watts has been involved in various significant research projects, including a collaborative effort to build a digital corpus of Historical Low German and exploring the Early Germanic Noun Phrase. Her academic contributions include published works on verb categories and historical morphology and lexicography. Dr. Watts has also engaged in workshops on historical morphosyntax, supported by various institutions including the DAAD.

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.