Dr. Alan Gamlen

Professor

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Biography

Alan Gamlen is a social scientist specializing in large-scale interdisciplinary comparative research using both quantitative and qualitative methods. He is the Founding Director of the ANU Migration Hub and a Professor in the School of Regulation and Global Governance at the Australian National University. Over the years, he has worked on significant issues related to human migration, mobility, and identity, holding positions at renowned institutions including the University of Oxford and Stanford University. Gamlen has served as the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Migration Studies and has been involved with various international organizations and NGOs providing advice on migration-related matters. He is a member of the ARC College of Experts and has received multiple accolades, including recognition for his distinguished research in the field of migration studies. His ongoing research includes projects examining the political and economic agency of Africans in Australia and understanding disruptions in Australian migration.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2022-01-01 — Present

ANU Migration Hub • Canberra

Leading the ANU Migration Hub focused on migration research.

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra

Teaching and researching in the School of Regulation and Global Governance.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.