Dr. Sarah Sorial

Professor

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Biography

Professor Sarah Sorial is an academic specializing at the intersection of philosophy and law, currently serving as the Deputy Dean of Research Innovation at Macquarie University. She completed her undergraduate degrees in Philosophy (with Honours) and Law at Macquarie University, and she was awarded a PhD in Philosophy from the University of New South Wales in 2006. Sorial's research focuses on philosophical concepts utilized in addressing persistent legal dilemmas, such as the limits of speech, the importance of democratic deliberation, and the influence of emotions within the law. She has authored a book titled 'Sedition Advocacy Violence: Free Speech and Counter-terrorism,' which provides a philosophical examination of modern sedition laws in Australia and the UK's offence of 'glorifying terrorism.' Her work includes a systematic analysis of harmful expressions and topics related to contested speech, including hate speech and denial of the Holocaust. In addition to her research, she teaches courses such as LAWS214 - Jurisprudence and LAWS805 - Theories of Law and Justice and actively supervises PhD students in political philosophy and law.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Deputy Dean of Research Innovation and supervising PhD theses in areas of political philosophy and law.

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Wollongong • Wollongong, Australia

Senior lecturer involved in teaching and research in philosophy and law.

ARC Post Doctoral Research Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2008-12-31

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Conducted significant research in philosophy.

Post Doctoral Research Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2011-12-31

University of Wollongong • Wollongong, Australia

Engaged in postdoctoral research in philosophy.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).