Dr. Thomas Powell Davies

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Biography

Thomas Powell-Davies is a PhD candidate in Linguistics at the Australian National University (ANU) within the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics and the College of Arts and Social Sciences. He completed his Honours in Linguistics at ANU, having previously studied undergraduate linguistics at the University of New England, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Philosophy with a major in Japanese and linguistics. His research interests primarily center around phonetics and sociolinguistics, particularly focusing on English in Australia. Currently, his PhD project investigates sociophonetics and accent in Tasmania, exploring the connections between identity and place. He is actively engaged in research that contributes to a deeper understanding of linguistic phenomena in various contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.