Dr. Bridget Harris

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bridget Harris is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Monash University, where she leads interdisciplinary research on topics such as intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, and technology-facilitated violence. With a strong focus on advocacy and justice system reform, her work informs key recommendations for government inquiries, including those from the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence. Harris’s expertise extends to the socio-legal aspects of violence and access to justice in rural and remote communities. She has received multiple awards for teaching and research excellence and is a recognized authority in her field, highlighted by her nomination for several prestigious awards. Her contributions include significant research funded by leading Australian institutes and numerous publications that shape policies and practices around gender-based violence. As Vice President of the International Society Study of Rural Criminology, she actively engages in academic discourse and collaboration across various institutions, further advancing the field of criminology at both national and international levels.

Research Interests

Courses

Criminology

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.