Dr. Ursula Clayton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ursula Clayton is an Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, specializing in Early Modern Studies and Shakespeare. Her research delves into the concept of parasitism within early modern culture, and she aims to trace how ideas of parasitism have been shaped by literary, scientific, and socio-political discourses. Currently, she is completing work on a monograph while also focusing on widening access to higher education for individuals affected by forced migration. Grounded in social justice, her research advocates for universities to design inclusive and locally responsive interventions, such as innovative pathway courses centered around Shakespeare Studies, which aim to create meaningful and scalable changes for displaced learners. In her teaching role, she will convene the 'Single-Text Deep Dive Study: Hamlet' module in the 2025/6 academic year, as part of the English and Comparative Literary Studies department’s 'Academic Enrichment' program. Additionally, she co-convenes modules focusing on Shakespeare and welcomes supervision inquiries from postgraduate students interested in Shakespeare Studies or pedagogical research involving refugees and asylum seekers.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.