Dr. Yasmin Gunaratnam

Professor

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Biography

Yasmin Gunaratnam is a sociologist with a focus on the types of inequality and injustices that are produced and remade through processes of inclusion and dispossession at both local and global levels. She joined King's College London in September 2021, having previously taught in the Sociology department at Goldsmiths, where she was also co-director of the Centre for Feminist Research. In addition to her academic work, Yasmin is a trained yoga teacher and explores the relationship between contemplative practices and social justice pedagogy. Her research interests encompass various fields such as anti-racism, feminist theory, and the dynamics of dying and care within diasporic communities. Yasmin teaches modules on understanding the social world and the principles and methods of social research, and is available to supervise PhD students in areas related to diaspora, race and racism, feminist theory, illness and disability, as well as issues around death and dying.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.