Dr. Simon Goldhill

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Biography

Simon Goldhill is a distinguished scholar in the field of Classics, specializing in Greek Tragedy, Greek Culture, Literary Theory, and Greek Literature. He has contributed significantly through publications that explore themes such as language, sexuality, and narrative in classical texts. His works include 'Language Sexuality Narrative: Oresteia', 'Reading Greek Tragedy', and 'Greek Rome'. He has also edited critical texts that reflect on performance culture in Ancient Athens. In addition to his publications, Goldhill has supervised a diverse range of research topics including deception in Greek culture, dissent in Greek literature, and epiphany in the works of Homer. Through his academic engagement, he fosters a deeper understanding of classical antiquity and its enduring influence on modern literary and cultural paradigms.

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Fellow

— Present

King's College • Cambridge, UK

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.