Dr. Timothy Chesters

Associate Professor

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Biography

Timothy Chesters specializes in sixteenth-century French literature and thought. He is the author of 'Ghost Stories of Late Renaissance France: Walking at Night' published by Oxford University Press in 2011, and has written numerous articles on Rabelais, Calvin, Montaigne, Ronsard, and Louise Labé. His research interests include early modern history and he is currently working on a monograph titled 'Effect of French Renaissance Poetry: Literature and Efficacy (1520-1585)', which studies the connection between poetry and natural magic. Dr. Chesters welcomes enquiries from potential MPhil and doctoral students regarding research interests about various aspects of French Renaissance literature, culture, and cognitive approaches to literature.

Research Interests

Sixteenth-Century French Literature Cognitive Approaches to Literature French Renaissance Literature History of French Literature Natural Magic in Literature

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.