Dr. Tom Denson

Professor

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Biography

Tom Denson is an experimental social-personality psychologist at the University of New South Wales, specializing in understanding the causes, consequences, and prevention of anger-driven aggression. He holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Southern California, where he also earned his MA in Social Psychology. His research focuses on the behavioral and biological perspectives of anger aggression, studying its impact on romantic partners and occurrences of physical and sexual aggression. Denson has received multiple awards for his contributions to research and teaching, including the 'Rising Star' Award from the Association for Psychological Science and the New South Wales Young Tall Poppy Science Award. He has been awarded over $6 million in funding from various research councils and has published more than 100 articles and book chapters. His work is widely recognized, and he serves as an officer for the International Society for Research on Aggression.

Research Interests

Awards

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Rising Star

2011-01-01
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Young Tall Poppy Science Award

2012-01-01
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Postgraduate Supervisor Award

2016-01-01
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Staff Excellence Teaching Award

2015-01-01
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Outstanding Lecturer Psychology Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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