Dr. Matthew Zagor

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew Zagor is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University, specializing in refugee law. He has a BA with First Class Honours from London and an LLB from the University of New South Wales. His research interests encompass both doctrinal and theoretical approaches to refugee and human rights law, focusing on constitutional law, international law, and critical legal perspectives. Zagor is engaged in significant research projects, including the Rewriting Judgments Project, which aims to center refugee and migrant voices in legal discourse. He has held various academic positions, including Visiting Fellowships at Georgetown University and the University of London. Additionally, Zagor has been involved in advisory capacities with the Jewish Council Australia and the Australian Law Reform Commission, among others. His commitment to understanding the intersections of law and human rights is also evident through his collaborative projects that address EU migration integration and access to European legal information.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2004-02-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Teaching and research in refugee law and human rights.

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
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  • 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.