Dr. Erik Eklund

Professor

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Biography

Erik Eklund is an Honorary Professor at the Centre for Heritage & Museum Studies at the Australian National University. His extensive academic career includes serving as Head of the School at Monash University from 2008 to 2012 and as Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor at Monash Berwick in 2013. Eklund was appointed the Keith Cameron Chair in Australian History at University College Dublin during 2015-2016. He has received notable accolades, including a commendation at the 2021 Victorian Community History Awards. Eklund authored the influential book 'Steel Town: Making and Breaking Port Kembla', which won the Community and Regional History category at the 2003 NSW Premier's History Awards. His research spans various fields, including labor history, heritage studies, social history, social policy, and regional development.

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.