Dr. Steven Gunn

Professor

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Biography

Professor Steven Gunn specializes in Early Modern History at the University of Oxford, where he is a Fellow and Tutor at Merton College. His research focuses on various aspects of sixteenth-century England, particularly the incidents of accidental death and the everyday lives of people during this period. He has authored significant works, including 'Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, c.1484-1545', 'Early Tudor Government, 1485-1558', and has contributed to the study of Tudor government, warfare, and political culture through his publications. He also engages with public history through contributions to BBC History Magazine and various radio programs. Gunn supervises doctoral research and teaches several courses related to British and European History, emphasizing the medieval and early modern periods, and encourages potential students to explore these rich historical contexts. He remains an active member of the academic community, participating in lectures and projects that integrate contemporary understandings of historical events.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Merton College, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Teach and supervise students in Early Modern History.

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
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Specialization Notes

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