Dr. Paul Maginn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul Maginn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Director of the UWA Public Policy Institute. He possesses extensive experience in urban planning and geography, with specific research interests in strategic metropolitan planning, urban policy and politics, urban regeneration, multiculturalism, and qualitative methods within urban and housing policy. Maginn has held several academic roles, including Programme Coordinator for the Masters in Public Policy, and he has a strong record of editorial work and conference organization in the field of urban studies. His previous appointments include roles at Edith Cowan University and the University of South Australia. Notably, he has contributed significantly to various research projects related to urban policy and regeneration, and he has been actively involved in international academic networks.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Teaching and research in urban planning and public policy.

Director

2024-01-01 — Present

UWA Public Policy Institute • Perth, WA

Leading the institute focused on public policy research.

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Edith Cowan University • Perth, WA

Conducting research in urban studies.

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

2002-01-01 — 2003-01-01

London South Bank University • London, UK

Worked on urban regeneration projects.

Awards

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Planning Institute of Australia National Award for Planning Excellence

2016-01-01
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Australasian Cities Research Network Medal

2021-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.