Dr. John Gascoigne

Professor

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Biography

John Gascoigne is an Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales, with an academic background that includes a Bachelor of Arts from Sydney University, a Master of Arts from Princeton, and a PhD and Litt.D from Cambridge. He is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities and has taught in Papua New Guinea and at UNSW since 1980. His research has primarily focused on the impact of the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment, as well as eighteenth-century exploration. Among his recent publications are 'Captain Cook: Voyager Words' (Continuum, 2007), which won the Frank Broeze biennial prize from the Australian Maritime History Association and 'Encountering the Pacific Age of Enlightenment' (Cambridge University Press, 2014), which was shortlisted for the 2015 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. He has also received recognition for his contributions to the field through various awards and has been actively involved in academic committees such as the Pacific Circle Historical Commission and the ERA Humanities Research Assessment Panel.

Research Interests

Awards

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NSW Premier's History Prize

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Frank Broeze biennial prize

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Douglas Stewart Prize Non-Fiction

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Hancock Prize

Courses

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Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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