Dr. Joseph Mackay

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph MacKay is a Research Fellow at the Australian National University, specializing in international relations with a focus on history and international theory. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Toronto and was previously a postdoctoral fellow at the Harriman Institute at Columbia University. His research has been published in prestigious journals, including Review of International Studies, International Studies Quarterly, and Journal of Global Security Studies. MacKay's recent book, "Counterinsurgent Imagination: New Intellectual History," was published by Cambridge University Press and reflects his expertise in a range of topics such as counterinsurgency, empire, and qualitative research methods. Additionally, he supervises research students and collaborates with various institutions worldwide, engaging actively with the broader academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Conducts research and teaches within the Department of International Relations.

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.