Dr. Roald Maliangkay

Professor

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Biography

Roald Maliangkay is a scholar specializing in Korean cultural industries, performance, and fandom from the early twentieth century to the present. His research addresses the consumption and leisure associated with cultural products, exploring the convergence of major cultural phenomena and the associated policies. Maliangkay is currently a member of several editorial boards, including Korean Studies at the University of Hawai`i and the Journal of Korean and Asian Arts at the Korean National University of Arts. He has held various positions throughout his career, including Deputy Director of HDR at the School of Asia and the Pacific at ANU, Associate Dean of Student Experience, and President of the Korean Studies Association Australasia. His recognition in teaching is marked by awards from ANU for outstanding contributions to student learning. Maliangkay has supervised numerous PhD projects that delve into topics related to Korean and Japanese cultural practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Director HDR

2025-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Overseeing the Higher Degree Research activities in the School of Asia and the Pacific.

Deputy Director

2023-01-01 — Present

Korea Institute, Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Managing the strategic direction and research output of the Korea Institute.

Awards

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Excellence Award in Korean Studies

2016-12-01
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ANU Commendation

2012-01-01

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.