Dr. Pam Peters

Professor

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Biography

Emeritus Professor Pam Peters is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities and an active researcher at the Department of Linguistics and Centre for Language Sciences at Macquarie University. She directs several major projects focusing on Australian international English, online terminography, and editorial style in scientific writing. Notably, she has collaborated with various institutions on projects such as the TermFinder for the Federal Attorney-General's Department and bilingual cancer medicine alongside the Macquarie Cancer Institute and Fudan University. Peters has authored key texts including the Cambridge Australian English Style Guide and has been a leading figure in the compilation of computerized corpora of Australian English. Her tenure as Director of the University’s Dictionary Research Centre from 2001 to 2008 allowed her to influence the field significantly. Additionally, Peters has founded graduate programs in Editing and Publishing and is recognized as a Distinguished Editor by the Australian Institute of Professional Editors. Her contributions include serving on editorial boards and committees related to language and style, influencing both academic and public discourse on the English language in Australia and beyond.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

1989-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia

Senior academic focusing on research in linguistics and language sciences.

Awards

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Fellow

2012-01-01
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Distinguished Editor

2008-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).