Dr. Julien Barbara

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Biography

Professor Barbara is a political economist specializing in governance and democracy in the Pacific region. His research focuses on political social change, electoral processes, political participation, public policy, and institutional reform. He has significant experience in foreign aid policy and has worked with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Agency for International Development. His expertise includes collaborations on projects related to electoral politics and governance in the Pacific, where he has contributed to various studies and policy development initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2013-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Director with a focus on political economy and international development topics.

Diplomat

2002-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) • European Union

Worked as a diplomat, focusing on political and trade relations.

Director

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) • Solomon Islands

Managed and directed recovery projects in governance and institutional reform.

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.