Dr. Susan Golombok

Professor

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Biography

Susan Golombok is the Professor of Family Research and the Director of the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge. She has pioneered research in parenting and child development in diverse family structures, including those led by lesbian mothers, gay fathers, and single mothers. Her work has contributed significantly to the ethical debates surrounding new family forms and has influenced policy and legislation both in the UK and internationally. Among her notable contributions is the award-winning book 'Modern Families: Parents and Children in New Family Forms,' published by Cambridge University Press in 2015. She is also the author of the forthcoming book 'Family', set to be published in October 2020 by Scribe.

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.