Dr. Stephen Oakley

Professor

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Biography

Professor Stephen Oakley specializes in Roman historians of the Republic, focusing on authors such as Cicero and Livy. He has published significant commentaries on Livy, covering books vi–x across four volumes released between 1997 and 2005 through Oxford University Press. His academic interests extend to the transmission of Latin texts and archaeological studies related to hill-forts of the Samnites. Oakley is an active researcher, supervising recent work in Classical literature, particularly involving Cicero, Livy, Statius, and Suetonius. He is a Kennedy Professor and Latin Fellow at Emmanuel College, where he continues to contribute to the field through teaching and research supervision. His career reflects a deep engagement with both Greek and Latin literature as well as ancient history, showcasing a dedication to advancing understanding in these areas.

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.