Dr. David Mcknight

Associate Professor

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Biography

David McKnight is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in the School of Arts and Media. His research interests lie broadly in politics, history, and journalism media. He has co-authored 'Big Coal: Australia's Dirtiest Habit' and authored significant works including 'Rupert Murdoch: Investigation of Political Power' and 'Right Left: New Politics Culture War'. McKnight is also known for his contributions as a co-editor of 'Goodbye', a collection of essays on the failures of neo-liberalism, and has published works on Cold War espionage, including authoritative histories of Australia's internal security organization, ASIO. His current research focuses on the rise of populism and the relationship between political ‘spin’ and political journalism, along with his experience as a journalist for the Sydney Morning Herald and ABC TV’s Four Corners. He actively engages with contemporary issues in journalism and media studies, making significant contributions to the academic discourse in these areas.

Research Interests

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.