Dr. Sarah Collins

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Collins’ research focuses on cultural history, modernism, aesthetics, and the interrelation of politics, technology, and various forms of artistic expression including music, literature, and film. Her work employs insights from archival sources to address contemporary anxieties regarding freedom, the environment, AI, and automation. Collins is author of several significant publications, including 'Lateness Modernism: Untimely Ideas in Music, Literature, and Politics in Interwar Britain' and 'Aesthetic Life: Cyril Scott'. She has held prestigious visiting fellowships at institutions such as Harvard University and the University of Oxford and has received competitive research funding from various sources including the British Academy and the Australian Research Council. In 2024, she won the Dent Medal from the Royal Musical Association, recognizing her significant contributions to the field globally. Collins is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities and has served in various leadership roles, including past-President of the Musicological Society of Australia and co-editor of 'Music & Letters'. She actively engages with the public through lectures and discussions, particularly focusing on the implications of artificial intelligence in the humanities. Collins welcomes inquiries from prospective graduate students interested in similar areas of study.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dent Medal

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McCredie Musicological Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award

Courses

MUSC4101 Contemporary Debates in Music MUSC2431 Music Practices Listening MUSC3341 Music, Society and Ideas MUSC3336 Music Film, TV, Video Games

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.