Dr. Jamie Pittock

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jamie Pittock teaches courses on environmental society (ENVS1001/6101) and climate change vulnerability adaptation (ENVS8003 & ENVS8013). He co-convenes ANU's Master's Climate Change program. His research focuses on environmental governance, climate change adaptation, sustainable energy management, and water issues. Pittock manages research projects related to irrigation in Africa (Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe) and energy-food systems in South and Southeast Asia. His PhD examined the integration and management of freshwater ecosystems in response to climate change, involving case studies from nine countries. Before joining ANU, he served as the Director of the Global Freshwater Program at WWF International, emphasizing the conservation of wetlands and water use in agriculture. He has also worked on national environmental laws and biodiversity conservation in Australia. He is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Further, he chairs ACT's Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee and is an editor for Regional Environmental Change and Frontiers - Freshwater Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Teaches courses and manages research projects related to environmental governance and climate change.

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.