Dr. Persephone Sextou

Professor

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Biography

Persephone Sextou is a Visiting Professorial Fellow at UNSW Sydney and a Professor in Applied Theatre at Leeds Beckett University, specializing in health and well-being. With a doctorate obtained from Lancaster University in 2004, she has built a distinguished career focusing on improving children's experiences during hospitalization. Her interdisciplinary research incorporates applied theatre practices that engage young patients, using methods such as storytelling, puppetry, and animation to enhance their well-being. She has authored five monographs and over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles, contributing significantly to the fields of arts and health policy. Her recent publications include 'Theatre for Children in Hospital: The Gift of Compassion' and 'Applied Theatre and Paediatrics: Children, Stories, Synergies, Emotions'. Sextou actively participates in parliamentary debates regarding the role of arts in health and well-being and has collaborated with various technological entities to develop arts-based research within healthcare settings.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.