Dr. Tony Barker

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Biography

Tony Barker is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he also serves as a Senior Honorary Research Fellow. He has a background in history, holding a BA from Sheffield, an MA from Sydney, and a PhD from London. His current research focuses on Family History, particularly the experiences of American diplomats and families in Australia and New Zealand from 1930 to 1990, alongside his further interests in slavery, racial theories, sports history, and the history of the United States. His scholarly pursuits are informed by a strong foundation in Australian history and Indian Ocean studies, as well as modern European history, especially related to Britain. An active researcher, he contributes substantially to the understanding of various historical narratives and their implications in contemporary contexts.

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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
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