Dr. David Oakeshott

Professor

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Biography

David Oakeshott graduated with a PhD from the Australian National University in July 2021. His dissertation, which focused on transitional justice (TJ) within the context of Melanesian boarding schools, has been well-received in academic circles. His research investigates the intersections of education processes and social change specifically in Bougainville and the Solomon Islands. Oakeshott's interests encompass social and historical foundations of education, anthropology in education, transitional justice, peacebuilding, and state formation in Papua New Guinea. He has actively supervised various research students, contributing to the fields of education and transitional justice. His engaging research outputs are a result of years of extensive fieldwork and academic inquiry, contributing significantly to ongoing discussions in his areas of expertise. Oakeshott has collaborated on multiple research projects, including a recent initiative exploring democratic processes in the Pacific region.

Research Interests

Experience

Fellow

2021-07-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Conducting research and supervision related to transitional justice and education in the Pacific region.

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.