Dr. George Variyan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

George Variyan is a lecturer in the Master of Educational Leadership within the Faculty of Education at Monash University. His background includes extensive experience in teaching and learning, as well as leading schools both in Australia and overseas. Variyan's research engagement is rooted in critically oriented sociology, examining the intricate relationship between human agency, education, and society. He has a keen interest in educational sociology, gender issues, social justice, and ethics. His expertise aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, specifically focusing on education and strategies to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable practices globally. Variyan has undertaken significant academic projects, including a PhD that investigates the dynamics of privilege, power, and agency in elite private schools in Australia. His research outputs reflect a commitment to exploring educational practices and their socio-cultural impacts.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2019-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Lecturer in the Master of Educational Leadership, focusing on educational practices and leadership.

Sessional Academic

2018-04-23 — 2018-12-31

Curtin University • Australia

Engaged in teaching activities, contributing to educational programs.

Awards

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Special Commendation - Ray Debus Award

2019-12-02

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.