Dr. Eleanor Gordon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eleanor Gordon is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Monash University. With a PhD in Criminology, she has dedicated 25 years to working in the fields of conflict, security, and justice, including a decade in UN peace operations and management advisory roles. Her extensive experience includes positions such as War Crimes Advisor and Deputy Head of the Human Rights and Rule of Law Department in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she focused on building state security and justice institutions while promoting gender equality and inclusive peacebuilding approaches. Eleanor has provided consultancy services to various international organizations, including the UN Development Programme and the World Bank. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK and is actively involved in research related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, peace, and security studies. Eleanor warmly welcomes inquiries from prospective PhD candidates, particularly on subjects related to security and justice in conflict settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne

Teaching and conducting research in Politics and International Relations, focusing on peace and security studies.

Awards

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Bernard Brodie Award

2022-01-10
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Advancing Women’s Success Grant

2020-01-01

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.