Dr. Ambelin Kwaymullina

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ambelin Kwaymullina is an Aboriginal law academic from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. Her work focuses on transforming teaching and research spaces to be respectful and inclusive of Indigenous peoples. Kwaymullina's research interests encompass public law, ethics, Indigenous legal systems, Indigenous cultural intellectual property, decolonization, and the Indigenization of curricula within educational systems. She has expertise related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to efforts aimed at eradicating poverty and promoting sustainability. Additionally, her research covers topics such as Indigenous peoples’ law, Indigenous engagement, Indigenous literature, and children's literature, which are all reflected in her active research profile.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teach and conduct research in areas related to Indigenous law and public law.

Awards

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Australian University Award for Teaching Excellence

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Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education

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Victorian Premiers Literary Award

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.