Dr. Ben Wellings

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ben Wellings is an Associate Professor at Monash University, specializing in politics and international relations. His research interests focus on nationalism, particularly its role in shaping national identity and political polarization in the context of contemporary Europe and the United Kingdom. Wellings' current research explores the disintegration of the UK from the EU and the dynamics of the Anglosphere. He has extensive experience in academia, having served as Convenor of European Studies at the Australian National University prior to joining Monash University in 2013. His professional background includes working in the House of Commons and as an assistant curator at the National Museum of Australia. Wellings is also a prominent media commentator, frequently providing insights on national and international television and radio networks, such as ABC, Bloomberg, and the BBC. He has supervised numerous PhD students on topics related to British foreign policy and nationalism, and he accepts PhD students focusing on themes like Brexit and geopolitics. Wellings' expertise aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting his commitment to addressing global challenges through academic inquiry.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.