Dr. Robert White

Professor

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Biography

R. S. White, MA (Adelaide), D.Phil (Oxford), FAHA, is an Emeritus Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. He served as the Head of the English Department from 1989 to 1992 and again from 1995 to 1997. White is recognized for his contributions to Australian humanities and has been a Fellow of the Australian Humanities Academy. He has held significant positions, including Chief Coordinator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions. His extensive research work includes projects such as 'Romantic Pacifism' and publications like 'Shakespeare Against War' and 'Keats's Anatomy of Melancholy.' He has also served as a visiting research fellow at notable institutions including Balliol College, Oxford, and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and has participated in various prestigious research fellowships. His teaching and research interests cover Shakespeare, early modern literature, romantic literature, and emotions in literature, reflecting his diverse expertise in cultural studies and human rights literature.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Former head of the English Department and contributed to various prestigious projects and research.

Lecturer - Senior Lecturer

1974-01-01 — 1988-01-01

University of Newcastle upon Tyne • Newcastle, United Kingdom

Engaged in teaching and research within the English discipline.

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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