Dr. Christian Barry

Professor

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Biography

Christian Barry is an accomplished academic who serves as the Director of the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University (ANU) and a Professor of Philosophy. He received his PhD in Philosophy from Columbia University in 2005. Before joining ANU, Barry held several prestigious positions, including Program Officer at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs and Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin. His research encompasses ethical theory, philosophy of action, and international justice, contributing to leading journals in philosophy, law, and politics. He has authored and co-authored significant works, including 'International Trade and Labour Standards: Proposal for Linkage' and 'Responding to Global Poverty: Harm, Responsibility, and Agency'. Barry is also actively involved in research supervision and currently holds a Discovery Grant from the Australian Research Council for a project titled 'Ethics Net Zero', focusing on ethical responsibilities related to climate action.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.