Dr. Heather Roberts

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Biography

Heather Roberts teaches constitutional law and property law at the Australian National University, focusing her research on Australian constitutional law history with a biographical perspective. Her PhD thesis critically examined constitutional jurisprudence through the lens of Justice Deane. In 2017, she was awarded an early career fellowship by the Australian Research Council for her project titled 'The Ideal Judge.' This project explores the expectations surrounding judges in the Australian Supreme Courts, utilizing the unique prism of judicial swearing-in ceremonies. It considers how historical, regional, and gender-based expectations impact the judiciary's confidence and the perception of judges. Heather Roberts is also involved in supervising research students on topics related to her fields of expertise, maintaining an active role in guiding emerging legal scholars.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Teaches and researches in constitutional and property law

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.