Dr. Samantha Stanley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samantha Stanley is a research staff member at the University of New South Wales, where she focuses on applying social psychological theory to real-world problems, particularly in relation to understanding public perceptions and behaviors related to climate change. She holds a PhD in psychology, which she earned in July 2019 from Victoria University of Wellington. Her academic journey includes a First Class Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy. Currently, she has been awarded the ARC DECRA Fellowship which will allow her to explore public support for climate migration and climate finance, commencing in 2024. Her ongoing research programs are centered around ecological emotions, climate change communication, political polarization regarding climate change, and public attitudes towards climate policy reform. Additionally, she examines the psychological factors influencing meat consumption abstention in context of climate considerations.

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.