Dr. Bill Pritchard

Professor

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Biography

Bill Pritchard is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Sydney, where he has been a lecturer since 1998. With a dedicated research career focused on changing human environments and rural places, Bill's work seeks to unveil the ways in which emergent global circulations of goods, services, and populations are transforming industries and the lives of people. His specific research interests include transformations in land and demography in rural Australia, and the effects of economic and environmental changes on food security and nutrition in countries such as rural India and Myanmar. Bill has authored and edited 30 books and monographs, and has published 105 refereed journal articles and book chapters. His passion for geography stems from an early fascination with maps and atlases. He is actively involved in numerous research projects, including ARC Linkage and Discovery Projects, and has served as a Chief Investigator for major funded initiatives in Australia and India. Bill’s expertise extends to global food security and agricultural change, where he has contributed significantly through various research outputs and collaborations with international institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Professor in the Department of Geography, focusing on human environments and rural changes.

Courses

GEOS 1001 GEOS 3254 GEOS3053

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

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