Dr. Susan Carland

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Carland is a sociologist specializing in religion and gender studies, currently serving as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University. She received the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award Fellowship and the Churchill Fellowship. Her published works include the book "Fighting Hislam: Women, Faith, Sexism" by Melbourne University Publishing and contributions to various academic publications focused on the religious practices of Australian Muslims, biased media coverage of the Gaza conflict, and the intersection of feminism and religion. With a strong commitment to social justice, Susan has been an expert commentator for the UN in Geneva and has appeared on multiple Australian media platforms. She actively engages in community efforts, serving on boards such as the Islamophobia Register Australia and the Victorian State Government's Anti-Racism Taskforce. She has received accolades such as being named a finalist for the Australian Financial Review’s "Emerging Leader" award and being listed among the "500 Influential Muslims in the World." Susan hosts the award-winning podcast "Happens" and the television show "Child Genius." Her research interests include religion, feminism, discrimination, and social cohesion among Muslims in Australia.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Lecturing in sociology with a focus on gender and religion.

Awards

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Churchill Fellowship

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Dean's Teaching Award

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Vice-Chancellors Education Excellence Award

2025-11-11

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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