Dr. Jennifer Hocking

Professor

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Biography

Jenny Hocking is an award-winning biographer and political commentator. She is the author of the acclaimed two-volume biography of Gough Whitlam, titled 'Gough Whitlam: A Moment in History' published in 2008 and 'Gough Whitlam: The Time' in 2012. Her work received the Barbara Ramsden Award and was shortlisted for several national literary awards including the Prime Minister's Literary Awards and the National Biography Award. Hocking is known for her forensic archival research that delivers a strong historical narrative. Her biography of High Court justice Lionel Murphy, published in 1997, was also recognized in academic circles. In addition to her biographical works, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of the dismissal of the Whitlam government through her book 'Dismissal Dossier: Everything You Need to Know about November 1975 – The Palace Connection,' published in 2017. Her recent research has led to her involvement in legal proceedings to release secret correspondence related to the Whitlam government, as well as being active in discussions about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Hocking's expertise in Australian political history and biography continues to shape academic discourse and public understanding of significant political events in Australia.

Research Interests

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.