Dr. Marija Taflaga

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marija Taflaga is a lecturer at the Australian National University School of Politics and International Relations and serves as the Director of the Center for the Study of Australian Politics. Her research focuses on Australian politics in comparison to Westminster nations and delves into Australian political history. She examines the relationships between political parties, parliament, and the executive branch, investigating how institutional design can impact political outcomes. Taflaga has studied the institutionalization of policy-making processes and how candidate selection rules influence women's capacity to enter parliament. Additionally, she has pursued research on the career paths of political elites, aiming to understand how experience in fields closely related to politics, such as political advising, affects the overall success of prospective politicians in elected office. Her work has been published in notable journals, including Political Studies, International Political Science Review, and the Australian Journal of Political Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT

Lecturer at the School of Politics and International Relations, focusing on Australian politics and historical studies.

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.