Dr. Melissa Castan

Professor

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Biography

Professor Melissa Castan is the Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University, possessing over 25 years of experience in teaching, researching, and publishing in areas including Australian Public Law, Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law, and Indigenous Legal Issues. She is a co-author of significant scholarly works such as 'Time to Listen: Indigenous Voice to Parliament' and 'Federal Constitutional Law: Contemporary View'. Castan has also contributed to important legal texts and her research has influenced High Court of Australia decisions and international law bodies. In her extensive academic career, she has previously held leadership positions within the Faculty of Law, including Associate Dean roles for Staffing and Education. Castan serves on various committees and is a National Convenor for the Alternative Law Journal. Her research interests reflect a commitment to advancing human rights and legal education, particularly regarding Indigenous rights.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of human rights law.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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