Dr. Sarah De Koning

Instructor

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Biography

Sarah de Koning is a Database Manager at the UWA Centre for Rock Art Research and Management (CRAR+M) at the University of Western Australia. She has a strong background in rock art research, particularly focused on the Murujuga region, also known as the Dampier Archipelago in Western Australia. Sarah completed her Honours thesis examining turtle engravings within this rich cultural landscape. In her current role, she manages the Heritage Management System repository for ongoing research projects at CRAR+M, which holds the largest repository of rock art data in Australia. Between 2015 and 2019, she served as a Database Officer for the Murujuga: Dynamics of Dreaming ARC Linkage Project, where she provided crucial research support aimed at protecting and understanding one of the world’s largest rock art galleries. As part of this project, Sarah played an instrumental role in developing mobile recording forms utilized by CRAR+M researchers and students in the field. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting her commitment to research that supports environmental sustainability and cultural heritage management.

Research Interests

Experience

Database Manager

— Present

UWA Centre for Rock Art Research and Management • Perth, Australia

Management of the Heritage Management System repository and ongoing research projects related to rock art.

Database Officer

— Present

Murujuga: Dynamics of Dreaming ARC Linkage Project • Perth, Australia

Supported research on the protection and understanding of rock art galleries.

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.