Dr. Elissa Waters

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elissa is a political geographer and lecturer in Human Geography. Her research focuses on the social and political dimensions of climate change adaptation and disaster governance in Australia and the Pacific. Currently, her work emphasizes policy development for climate change adaptation, particularly regarding vulnerability in atoll states. With 15 years of experience working with governments at both state and national levels, she provides research advice on climate change adaptation, particularly in relation to sea-level rise and coastal management. She is currently a Chief Investigator on the National Environmental Science Program's Climate Systems Hub project, which aims to enable effective adaptation practices across Australia. Elissa's expertise is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, emphasizing her role in contributing knowledge towards the education and academic qualifications in Human Geography through her PhD earned at the University of Melbourne.

Research Interests

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.