Dr. Ben Perks

Instructor

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Biography

Ben Perks is a Senior Policy Engagement Officer at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Public Policy Institute and a Research Assistant. He holds a First Class Honours in Economics, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from UWA. His research interests primarily focus on social welfare issues, government policy, and the economics of disability and ageing. Ben is actively engaged in projects that aim to enhance the delivery of human services and assess the impacts of various welfare programs on disadvantaged communities. His work contributes significantly to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and social welfare. He has been involved in multiple research collaborations, focusing on the costs associated with violence and the economic participation of vulnerable populations in Australia.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Policy Engagement Officer

2023-01-01 — Present

UWA Public Policy Institute • Perth, WA, Australia

Engaged in policy research and public engagement initiatives.

Research Assistant

2022-01-01 — Present

UWA Public Policy Institute • Perth, WA, Australia

Assisted in research projects and supported data analysis activities.

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.