Dr. Joshua Mcdonnell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joshua McDonnell is an Adjunct Research Fellow in Political Science at the University of Western Australia. His research interests include Women's Empowerment and microfinance in Southeast Asia. He has collaborated on several datasets related to these topics and has been recognized for his academic contributions, receiving the Australian Political Studies Association PhD Thesis Prize in 2022. McDonnell holds multiple degrees from Monash University, including a Master of Diplomacy and Trade and a Master of Public Policy and Management, as well as a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Hons) from the University of South Australia. He has an extensive citation record, with an h-index of 92, evidencing his impactful research in his field. McDonnell's work is characterized by a focus on international relations and public policy, contributing to scholarly discussions on development and empowerment through economic means.

Research Interests

Awards

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PhD Thesis Prize

2022-09-27

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.