Dr. Amani Kasherwa

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Biography

Amani Kasherwa is a sessional academic at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture. He completed his doctoral thesis on 'Negotiating survival overseas: exploring help-seeking processes and support patterns for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) survivors from African communities with refugee backgrounds in New South Wales, Australia'. His research interests primarily focus on children's family issues, forced displacement, post-conflict situations, child protection, and social support. He has published works related to ritualistic child sexual abuse, foster care, peacebuilding, and psychosocial well-being. Prior to his academic career, Amani worked as a social worker in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) before joining UNSW. He holds a Master’s degree in Social Sector Planning and Management from Makerere University, obtained in 2018, and a Bachelor’s degree in Peace Development Studies from Université Evangélique en Afrique, awarded in 2013.

Research Interests

Courses

Methods of Social Work

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.