Dr. Joan Beaumont

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Biography

Joan Beaumont is an internationally recognized historian specializing in Australia’s involvement in the world wars and the impact of Australian defense and foreign policy. Her significant works include the critically acclaimed 'Broken Nation: Australians in the Great War', which was awarded several prestigious prizes including the Prime Minister’s Literary Award and the New South Wales Premier’s Prize. Beaumont's research interests span from Australian foreign policy and the history of prisoners of war to the memory and heritage of war, including the Anzac legend. She has led various research teams and chaired projects focused on Australian military history and heritage. Prior to her current role, she served as Dean of Arts and Social Sciences at the Australian National University and Dean of Arts at Deakin University. Beaumont is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and has contributed significantly to academic discourse through her editorial roles and advisory board memberships. She obtained her BA Hons from the University of Adelaide and her PhD from the University of London (King’s College).

Research Interests

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
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  • Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.