Dr. Nicholas Drake

Assistant Professor

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Biography

I am a Research Fellow in the School of Regulation and Global Governance and a Research Affiliate at the School of Philosophy, Australian National University. My research specializes in ethics, applied social and political philosophy, with a focus on the philosophy of well-being and its measurement, the philosophy of disability, conceptual engineering in practical contexts, and Indigenous rights. Currently, I am involved in a project coordinated by Associate Professor Nick Bainton and Peter Yu, the Vice President for First Nations at ANU, working in partnership with the Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation Limited. My research examines the agreements made between Indigenous communities and extractive resource companies, analyzing how these agreements can undermine economic self-determination while promoting Indigenous rights. Additionally, I focus on developing national wellbeing frameworks that incorporate diverse perspectives and values to enhance the well-being of various populations, particularly Indigenous peoples, and ensure sustainable benefits for future generations.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2024-12-31

Australian National University • Canberra

Conducting research on applied ethics and Indigenous rights, specifically focusing on agreements between Indigenous communities and resource companies.

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.