Dr. Stephen Watterson

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Watterson holds the position of Professor of Private Law at the Faculty of Law at the University of Cambridge, where he has been since 2012. He previously served as a Senior Lecturer in Law at the London School of Economics from 2008 to 2012, and held various positions at the University of Bristol and St John's College, Oxford. His academic expertise encompasses a wide range of interests in private law, with particular focus on unjust enrichment, land law, and banking and financial law. He has authored and co-authored several significant publications, including the book 'Subrogation: Law and Practice' (OUP, 2007) and has been an active contributor to various edited collections in his field. Stephen was awarded the Pilkington Prize for Excellence in Teaching in 2022. He is also known for leading a collaborative initiative with Cambridge University Press to create a free online course on studying law at university, aimed at providing insights and resources for prospective law students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Private Law

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law • Cambridge, England

Teaching and research in the field of private law.

Senior Lecturer in Law

2008-01-01 — 2012-01-01

London School of Economics • London, England

Taught law courses and supervised research.

Lecturer in Law

2002-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Conducted lectures and research in various law disciplines.

Research Assistant

1996-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Law Commission England and Wales • London, England

Provided research support for law reform projects.

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.