Dr. Frank Morgan

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Frank Morgan. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Frank Morgan is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, where he has made significant contributions to criminological research, particularly in areas related to crime and justice policy. He holds a PhD awarded with distinction in 2007 from UWA, focusing on repeat burglary victimization. Additionally, he has a Master's Degree in Mathematical Physics and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics from the University of Adelaide. Morgan has an extensive career in crime research, having served as the Director of the Crime Research Centre from 2000 to 2014, and as the Deputy Director from 1995 to 2000. His work includes roles at the Office of Crime Statistics in the Attorney-General’s Department of South Australia from 1989 to 1994. He has also held an adjunct associate professorship at the University of Tasmania from 2015 to 2021. His research interests cover crime patterns, statistics, violence, offender risk assessment, and the implications of mental illness on victimization and offending. Morgan is also fluent in French and has led several collaborative projects in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducts research and teaches in the field of Criminology.

Director

2000-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Crime Research Centre • Perth

Oversaw research projects and initiatives related to crime and public safety.

Deputy Director

1995-01-01 — 2000-12-31

Crime Research Centre • Perth

Assisted in the management and execution of crime research projects.

Director

1989-01-01 — 1994-12-31

Office of Crime Statistics, Attorney-General’s Department • Adelaide

Managed crime statistics and reporting for the department.

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.