Dr. Mel Davies

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mel Davies is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, with a rich background in economic history, focusing on mining history and its social implications. With 37 years of teaching experience, Davies has contributed significantly to the field through organization of national and international conferences, and extensive publishing. He is a founding member of the Australian Mining History Association and has served as Secretary/Treasurer for 15 years, as well as editor of their quarterly publication, the Journal of Australasian Mining History. Appointed as Secretary for the 4th International Mining History Congress in Mexico, he has coordinated numerous Congresses globally. His current research involves prominent figures in Australian mining history and examines socio-economic impacts associated with mining, particularly in South Australia. Notable areas of study include the liquidity issues faced by Burra Mines in the 19th century and the financial dynamics of West Australian gold mining.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducting research and teaching related to economic history and mining history.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Lectured in Economics and contributed to the academic development of students.

Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Taught Economics and engaged in research on economic history.

Senior Tutor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Provided tutorial support in economics courses.

Tutor

— Present

University of Adelaide • Adelaide

Delivered tutorial sessions in economics.

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.