Dr. Simon Franklin

Professor

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Biography

Simon Franklin’s research concerned the history and culture of early Rus and Russia during the Early Modern period, with a focus on the cultural significances of the written word across a broad spectrum of genres, forms, and technologies, including handwritten texts, printed materials, graffiti, inscribed objects, and ephemera. He has developed a holistic approach to the study of the ‘graphosphere’, examining the spaces of visible words. In addition to his teaching and research, he has served in numerous roles at the university and college, including Head of the School of Arts and Humanities, Senior Tutor at Clare College, and Trustee of the European University in St. Petersburg and the Pushkin House Trust in London. In 2007, he was awarded the Lomonosov Gold Medal by the Russian Academy of Sciences and became a Fellow of the British Academy.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Conducting research in Slavonic Studies and serving in administrative roles at Clare College.

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.