Dr. Peter Van Onselen

Professor

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Biography

Peter Van Onselen is a prominent academic in the field of Australian Politics, holding the position of Professor and Foundation Chair of Journalism at the University of Western Australia (UWA). He is known for his extensive contributions as a contributing editor to various Australian newspapers and his previous role as a host for daily news programming at Sky News. Before his tenure at UWA, he served as an Associate Professor in government at Edith Cowan University. His research interests lie in the intersection of media and politics, particularly the impact of media toxification and the decline of the political class. Aiming to influence contemporary political discourse, he is currently working on a book titled 'Slaughtering Sacred Cows: policy ideas major parties won't touch' to be published by Melbourne University Press. His teaching focuses on Australian Politics, Journalism, electoral systems, and political campaigning.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Holding the Foundation Chair of Journalism, focusing on the intersection of media and politics.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Edith Cowan University • Perth, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of government and politics.

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.