Dr. Carolyn Maccann

Professor

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Biography

Carolyn MacCann is a distinguished professor with expertise in psychological assessment test development, particularly focusing on soft skills such as emotional intelligence, personality, teamwork, and time management. Her research increasingly specializes in emotional intelligence-related abilities, particularly the underlying cognitive appraisal processes that characterize emotional intelligence. She studies the mechanisms that underpin emotion regulation and how emotional intelligence impacts valued outcomes such as job performance, academic achievement, and well-being. MacCann received her PhD from the University of Sydney in 2006 and has completed post-doctoral fellowships at the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, NJ, and the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales. Her research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in brain, behavior, cognition, and cultivating scientific capabilities. She teaches various psychology courses and has contributed significantly to emotional intelligence research, including developing tests for emotion management and understanding.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Teach and research in the field of psychology, focusing on emotional intelligence and psychological assessment.

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

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.