Dr. Xin Fan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xin Fan is a global historian focusing on intellectual history, historiography, and worldviews in twentieth-century China. After moving to the UK, he has studied and worked in several countries, including China, the United States, and Germany. He is currently co-editing the SAGE Handbook on Interpreting Chinese History with Kristin Stapleton and Els van Dongen. His ongoing research explores the intersections of emotions, nationalism, and the rise of higher education within the global context of the twentieth century. With a rich academic background, he is affiliated with the University of Cambridge, where he serves as a Teaching Associate in Modern Chinese History and also holds positions at Lucy Cavendish College and Robinson College.

Research Interests

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.