Dr. Ryan Goss

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ryan Goss is an Associate Professor at the ANU Law School, where he is engaged in research and teaching with a focus on legal questions that define democracy, the interface of law, politics, and government, including constitutional and human rights law. His work specifically delves into Australian constitutional fundamentals and the European Convention on Human Rights. Goss actively contributes to discussions in the media and the wider community on various public law issues and serves as a consultant for several NGOs. He has a notable track record in university governance, currently serving as the Head of the ANU Law School and overseeing the Tuckwell Scholarship Program. Goss has received numerous accolades, including the Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Contribution at the University in 2023. He has held various academic leadership roles, including Director of Higher Degree Research at ANU Law and has been awarded multiple University Medals and a Rhodes Scholarship. His educational background includes Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and a Bachelor of Civil Law (Distinction) and DPhil from the University of Oxford. He is involved in academic supervision and active collaborative research across various law-related domains.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

ANU Law School • Canberra, ACT

Engaged in research and teaching focused on constitutional and public law issues.

Director of Higher Degree Research

— Present

ANU Law • Canberra, ACT

Oversaw Higher Degree Research programs and academic supervision.

Awards

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Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Contribution

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University Medal (Law)

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University Medal (Arts-History)

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.