Dr. Thomas Cousins

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Cousins is a Clarendon-Lienhardt Associate Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Oxford, with a focus on anthropological studies in Southern Africa. His research encompasses a range of subjects including health, labor, kinship, and the value of life, particularly within the contexts of nutrition and pharmaceuticals. He utilizes fieldwork to explore topics such as global health surveillance and the interactions between welfare and communication technologies. Cousins has published extensively, including his recent book, 'Work of Repair: Capacity Colonialism Timber Plantations South Africa,' which reflects on the historical and contemporary dynamics of labor and social structures in KwaZulu-Natal. Protecting public health, Cousins's ongoing studies are critical to understanding the roles of urban animals and the socio-economic impacts on human health and environment. He currently holds a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship and is investigating the ethnography surrounding 'post-tuberculosis' experiences among young people in South Africa.

Research Interests

Experience

Clarendon-Lienhardt Associate Professor

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaching and researching topics in Social Anthropology, focusing on health, labor, and kinship in Southern Africa.

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
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

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