Dr. Shelley Hales

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Shelley J. Hales is an Associate Professor specializing in Art and Visual Culture at the University of Bristol. With degrees from Cambridge and London, her research intersects Classics, Art History, and Archaeology, particularly exploring how art expresses and forges identities in the Roman world. She has authored a book on domestic art and architecture and engages in projects examining 19th-century reconstructions of Pompeian houses through digital visualization. Her interests include the reception of Roman domestic art, especially in relation to Pompeii, and the morbid aspects of archaeology. Dr. Hales is active in supervising PhD dissertations on various topics related to Roman art, including the Classical Revival and early Christian cult beliefs. She also teaches across the Classical Studies programme, offering thematic interdisciplinary units and leading field trips to Italy.

Research Interests

Experience

Academic Director (Recruitment Admissions)

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Oversees recruitment and admissions processes for the Arts and Law faculties.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.