Dr. Mark Chou

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Chou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Policy and Governance at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Student Experience in the College of Law and Governance Policy. He joined ANU in 2024 after previously holding the position of Associate Professor at Australian Catholic University, overseeing the National School of Arts in Melbourne. Mark has expertise in political science and law, with a PhD from the University of Queensland awarded in 2010. He is a Vice President of the Australian Political Studies Association and has contributed significantly to democratic theory and local government politics. Mark has authored several notable books and numerous journal articles in leading political science journals. His research interests include democratic theory governance, local politics, and comparative political theory.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2013-12-31

University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia

Conducted research in political science focusing on political theory.

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.