Dr. Andrew Kingsford Smith

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Biography

Andrew Kingsford-Smith is a current Scientia PhD candidate and Casual Academic at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in the School of Education. With extensive teaching experience in both universities and high schools, he is passionate about bringing evidence-based practices into classrooms. His research interests primarily focus on student teacher motivation through quantitative analyses. During his Master's program, he investigated student engagement profiles and their association with student motivation and academic achievement. Currently, his PhD research explores teacher motivation and wellbeing in rural, regional, and metropolitan schools. Kingsford-Smith has contributed to various research projects at UNSW, including the Rural & Regional Education Project. He has received several accolades, including the UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship and Research Training Program Scholarship for his Master of Education.

Research Interests

Awards

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UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship

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Research Training Program Scholarship

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.