Dr. Josephine Virgara

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Josephine Lauren Virgara is a criminological researcher and PhD Candidate at Griffith University, specializing in developmental and life course criminology. Her research investigates the co-occurrence of victimization and offending among maltreated children, utilizing a large population-based record linkage study involving children and their parents in New South Wales. Ms. Virgara's academic pursuits are centered on understanding the risk factors associated with juvenile cyber-deviance and other related behaviors, contributing to the field of criminology through systematic literature reviews and empirical research.

Research Interests

Experience

Sessional Tutor

— Present

Griffith University • Queensland, Australia

Responsible for teaching and supervising undergraduate students in the field of criminology.

Sessional Tutor

— Present

University of Adelaide • South Australia

Provided instruction and support to students in criminology courses.

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

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.