Dr. Mitch Browne

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mitch Browne completed his Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Linguistics at the University of Western Australia in 2016. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, focusing on grammatical description and documentation of endangered Australian languages, particularly Warlmanpa. As an Adjunct Research Fellow in Linguistics, his research emphasizes collaboration with speakers and community members to preserve Indigenous language heritage. His work has involved significant projects like 'Building Blocks of Language: Words in Central Australian Languages' and has included funding from the Australian Research Council and the Australian Academy of Humanities. Since 2023, Browne serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Macquarie University. He seeks to advance linguistic theory while contributing to the wellbeing of Indigenous communities through language preservation and revitalization efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in linguistics with a focus on Australian Indigenous languages.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2023-02-01 — 2026-01-31

Macquarie University • Australia

Engaged in postdoctoral research in linguistics.

Courses

Language Communication Linguistics Australian Indigenous Languages Methods Linguistics Research

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
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  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

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