Dr. Selvaraj Velayutham

Associate Professor

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Biography

Selvaraj Velayutham is an Associate Professor (Teaching and Leadership) at Macquarie University. His research focuses on race and ethnic relations, multiculturalism, and migrant lives within the field of Sociology. By employing ethnographic and qualitative research methods, Selvaraj investigates the structural and institutional factors that shape identity and social relations in everyday life. He has published extensively in areas such as Tamil studies and Tamil cinema, exploring themes such as temporary skilled migration in Australia, everyday diversity at work, race relations and racism in Singapore, as well as translocality among Tamil migrants. He has successfully co-supervised numerous PhD students on topics ranging from the Turkish diaspora to the experiences of rural migrant sex workers. Furthermore, Selvaraj has led several projects aimed at delivering insights into the wellbeing and survival of migrant populations in Australia’s gig economy. He is actively involved in teaching units related to social changes in Asia and the relationship between sport, culture, and society.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor (Teaching and Leadership)

2015-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and leading in various courses related to sociology, race relations, and multiculturalism.

Awards

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Executive Dean’s Excellence HDR Supervision Year Award

2018-12-07
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United Nations Media Award - Sustainable Cities

2018-01-01

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
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).