Dr. Erika Techera

Professor

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Biography

Erika Techera is a Professor of Law at the University of Western Australia. She specializes in environmental law, particularly marine governance, and her research addresses various Indo-Pacific maritime issues including marine environmental law, migratory invasive species, and marine pollution. With a strong focus on the intersection of climate change and fisheries law, she has contributed to numerous projects that tackle non-traditional security threats such as pollution and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Techera has held several key roles including Interim Pro Vice Chancellor (International) and Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Western Australia. Prior to her academic career, she practiced law as a barrister in Sydney for seven years and has experience as a company director. She is committed to advancing legal protections for lesser-known marine species and exploring innovative legal tools to address environmental crimes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Specializes in environmental law and marine governance.

Dean

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Faculty of Law, University of Western Australia • Perth

Led the Faculty of Law.

Director

2017-01-01 — Present

UWA Oceans Institute • Perth

Directed research and programs related to ocean studies.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.