Dr. Melville Thomas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melville Thomas is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia, specializing in Indigenous Studies. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in Indigenous knowledge, history, and heritage. He coordinates the Indigenous Knowledge, History Heritage Major and has previously coordinated the Aboriginal Pre-Law Program. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Laws in 1996, he later received a Master of Laws by Research in 2002. His academic work includes the books "Gay Humanism Higher Education - Rights Based Approach" (2019) and "Meaning International Law - Pericles Trump" (2020), addressing themes of human rights and international law. Recognized for his excellence in teaching, he has received several awards, including the prestigious Neville Bonner Award and a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy. Melville's research interests span human rights, Indigenous legal education, and international law jurisprudence, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in these critical areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Lecturer and coordinator for Indigenous Studies programs.

Lecturer

1996-01-01 — 1999-01-01

West Coast College of TAFE •

Taught legal studies and human rights.

Awards

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Neville Bonner Award

2009-01-01
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Senior Fellowship Higher Education Academy

2020-02-04
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Excellence Teaching Award

2016-01-01

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.