Dr. Siân Pooley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Siân Pooley is a Tutor in Modern British History at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, specializing in the social and cultural history of 19th and 20th century Britain. Her research interests include topics such as family, childhood, intimacy, community, citizenship, and social policy. Pooley’s doctoral research investigates social change and continuity during these centuries, with a focus on parenthood and the implications of fertility decline. She has co-edited a book that explores the intergenerational transmission of parenthood and is currently examining children’s lives and subjectivities, especially through texts created by young people. Her contributions to the history of childhood involve collaborative research on adversity and resilience, particularly in the context of children during the 20th century. Pooley's teaching encompasses various subjects in British history, including courses on British Isles from 1815 to 1924 and the history of women and gender.

Research Interests

Courses

Prelims FHS Masters History British Isles VI: 1815-1924 MSt British European History post-1500: Theories Methods History British Isles VII: 1900 Approaches History Special Subject: Becoming Citizen, 1860-1902 Optional Subject: New Women Britain Ireland, c. 1880-1920

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.