Dr. Charlotte Smedley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Charlotte Smedley is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of New South Wales. Her academic work focuses on social policy research, particularly in the field of media representations of individuals seeking asylum, refugees, and issues surrounding statelessness and disability. Charlotte's doctoral research utilized discourse analysis to examine the role of media and policy in shaping the identities of people with disabilities. She advocates for a social model of disability, contrasting it with the more dominant medical model, emphasizing the need to amplify the voices of individuals with disabilities and challenge existing stereotypes. Charlotte has delivered courses related to social research policy and social work at UNSW, helping students understand complex socio-legal issues. Her publications include critical studies on media coverage of refugees and asylum seekers, contributing significantly to discussions within the fields of social work and social research policy.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Social Work Socio-legal Issues in Social Work Level 3 Social Work Placement Level 4 Social Work Placement Policy Case Studies Social Research Project Workplace Research

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.