Dr. Véronique Mottier

Associate Professor

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Biography

Véronique Mottier is a sociologist specializing in social theory, gender, and sexuality. She has been a College Associate Professor and Director of Studies at Jesus College, University of Cambridge since 1999 and an Associate Professor at the Institut des Sciences Sociales/Centre d’Études de Genre, University of Lausanne since 2006. Mottier's academic journey includes a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Anthony Giddens. Her research and teaching focus on areas such as reparatory justice, discourse and narrative analysis, and feminist political theory. Mottier has delivered guest lectures at numerous prestigious institutions around the world and has supervised several doctoral students in sociology. Her work has significantly contributed to the understanding of the implications of eugenic practices, historical sociologies of race, and the narratives surrounding gender and sexuality. Mottier has also received several research grants and accolades, including the 'Prix Jubilé' by the Académie Suisse des Sciences Humaines et Sociales in 2001 for her research on eugenics in Switzerland. She is actively involved in various conferences and research institutes, combining her interests in political sociology with contemporary social issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor and Director of Studies

1999-01-01 — Present

Jesus College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Responsible for overseeing educational programs and conducting sociological research.

Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Institut des Sciences Sociales, University of Lausanne •

Engaged in teaching and research on social policies and gender studies.

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.