Dr. Tim Rood

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Biography

Tim Rood is a Tutorial Fellow in Classics at St Hugh's College, University of Oxford. His research primarily focuses on Greek historiography and its reception, exploring how ancient Greek history and culture continue to resonate in the modern world. Rood is currently the Principal Investigator of a Leverhulme-funded project titled 'Anachronism and Antiquity', which investigates the interplay between ancient ideas and contemporary interpretations of time and space. His work includes examining influential figures such as Alfred Zimmern and their contributions to political thought, particularly in the context of idealism and internationalism as they relate to ancient history.

Research Interests

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.