Dr. Anne O Brien

Professor

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Biography

Professor Anne O'Brien is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Humanities and Languages at the University of New South Wales. Her research interests lie in social cultural history, focusing specifically on Australia within a transnational context. She is the author of significant monographs including 'Poverty’s Prison: Poor NSW, 1880-1918' and 'God’s Willing Workers: Women, Religion and Philanthropy in Settler Colonialism in Australia'. In addition to her books, she has written numerous articles and book chapters that explore women's history, gender, and religious history, as well as welfare history. O'Brien's current major research project is 'Homelessness and Homeless People: Australian History', a project she undertakes with Dr. Heather Holst, Deputy CEO of Launch Housing. This research received an ARC Discovery Project Grant for 2018-20. Throughout her career, she has supervised and co-supervised a total of 15 PhD students, actively contributing to the academic community through mentorship and research oversight.

Research Interests

Courses

ARTS2270 Australia 1788-1900: Invasion White Australia ARTS1271 History Present: World 1900 ARTS4247 Research Skills Humanities

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
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