Dr. Lara Mckenzie

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lara McKenzie is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences at the University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD in Anthropology and focuses her research on various aspects of Australian society, including gender, age, love, kinship, family, reproduction, and the implications of COVID-19. She has a significant body of work including her book 'Age-dissimilar Couples Romantic Relationships: Ageless Love?' and has been involved in several research projects related to vaccination and parenthood. McKenzie has received competitive grants totaling approximately $384,000 and has been featured in esteemed international media outlets for her insights on family dynamics and cultural change in Australia. Her current research projects delve into the experiences of older parenthood and reproductive health policies, demonstrating her commitment to addressing contemporary societal issues through an academic lens. Alongside her research, she contributes to educational initiatives within and beyond the university setting.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Adjunct Research Fellow focusing on political science and international relations.

Honorary Research Fellow

2021-11-01 — 2025-12-31

Macquarie University • Sydney

Conduct research on kinship and reproductive health.

Awards

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Early-Career Research Award

2023-09-19

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
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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