Dr. Julie Cunningham

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julie Cunningham joined the School of Sociology at the Australian National University (ANU) in 2023 after completing her PhD at the University of Wollongong in 2022. Her doctoral research focused on 'International Labour Migration and Children Left Behind', exploring the experiences of young people navigating transnational parenting in Tonga. Currently, she is involved in a research project led by Dr. Matt Withers, titled 'Together, Apart: Transnational Family Separation in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme'. This project examines how households participating in the PALM scheme manage their personal relationships and caregiving practices during periods of transnational family separation. Julie holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Relations, a Diploma in Social Work, and a Master of Social Work. Her academic focus includes transnational families, children’s experiences of transnational parenting, social reproduction, gender, care, and temporary international labour migration, particularly in the context of Pacific Island countries.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Julie Cunningham conducts research on transnational family dynamics and labor migration.

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.