Dr. Brett Hayes

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Brett Hayes. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Professor Brett Hayes is the founding Director of the Sydney Thinking and Reasoning (STAR) Laboratory at the University of New South Wales. He has led the lab for 15 years and has secured $4 million in competitive research funding. He is an internationally recognized expert in reasoning, concept learning, and memory, with significant contributions to understanding developmental change processes. His research includes experimental investigations and the application of computational models, with a long-standing interest in applying cognitive research to practical problems in fields such as forensic decision-making, clinical decision-making, early childhood education, and science communication concerning climate change. Professor Hayes has also served as the Head of the School of Psychology and was a member of the Australian Research Council (ARC) College of Experts.

Research Interests

Courses

Developmental Psychology Cognitive Science Developmental Social Psychology

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.