Dr. Jonathan Unger

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Unger received his PhD in Sociology in 1978. Before joining the Australian National University in 1986, he held positions at the UK's Institute of Development Studies, University of Kansas, University of Washington, and Leiden University. In the early 1970s, he served as a foreign correspondent in Asia, covering China. Upon arriving at ANU, Unger spent seven months investigating poverty alleviation projects in rural China on behalf of Australia's aid agency and the Asian Development Bank. His career highlights include the publication of fifteen books and over seventy refereed papers. He has also served as co-editor of the China Journal, one of the leading journals on modern China. His academic contributions and publications can be found at his profile page.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1986-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT

Professor in the Department of Political & Social Change, conducting research and teaching on social sciences related to China.

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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  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • 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.