Dr. Gavin Cameron

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gavin Ian Cameron is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, with a focus on International Relations. He is a fellow at the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies and serves as a co-editor for the Journal of Military and Strategic Studies. His academic career is founded on a strong educational background, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Nottingham in 1993, a Master of Literature in International Security Studies from the University of St Andrews in 1995, and a Doctorate in Philosophy in International Relations from the same institution in 1998. Cameron's research primarily encompasses the fields of terrorism and counterterrorism, with an emphasis on Canadian foreign policy and intelligence in the Indo-Pacific region. He is currently involved in several academic projects that explore the frameworks for understanding violence, terrorism, and genocide, including a co-edited volume emerging from a SSHRC-funded workshop. His recent work highlights the relationship between Canada and the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the context of military dialogue and strategic autonomy.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, specializes in International Relations and co-editor of an academic journal.

Courses

POLI 283 Issues and Trends in World Politics POLI 381 Introduction to International Relations POLI 575 Intelligence Policy POLI 681 Advanced Analysis in International Relations POLI 689 Unconventional Warfare

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.