Dr. Stephen Chinna

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stephen Chinna is a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. His teaching and research interests encompass various areas within English Cultural Studies, primarily focusing on theatre performance studies and creative writing for stage and screen. Chinna has directed thirty theatre productions, including nine Early Modern plays, and has significant research expertise in Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre performance, as well as postmodern and modern theatre practices. He is recognized for his contributions to theatre history, particularly in the context of revenge tragedy and the works of playwright Howard Barker. His research is characterized by a commitment to examining the intersections of creative writing and performance, reflecting broad influences from both historical and contemporary theatrical traditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Honorary Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

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.