Dr. Tony Hughes D'aeth

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Biography

Tony Hughes-D'Aeth is the Chair of Australian Literature at the University of Western Australia and the Director of the Westerly Centre. His research focuses on the intersection of literature and environment, notably demonstrated in his book 'Like Earth: Literary History Wheatbelt' which received the Walter McRae Russell Prize for a work of Australian literary criticism in 2019. His earlier work, 'Paper Nation: Story Picturesque Atlas Australasia, 1886-1888', garnered the Ernest Scott Prize for Australian history. He has served as a co-editor of Westerly Magazine and leads the Westerly Research Group, which promotes research in various literatures, with particular attention to Australian and Western Australian contexts. His current project involves a comparative history of the farm novel across North America, southern Africa, and Australasia from the 19th to 20th centuries. In addition to publishing essays on a variety of Australian authors, he has strong interests in psychoanalysis, film, and television. Tony is also an active postgraduate supervisor and coordinates multiple units including 'Narrative in the Digital Age' and 'Global Cinema New Wave'. He has received significant research funding to support interdisciplinary studies within the Wheatbelt, contributing to the development of English education in Western Australia.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair Australian Literature

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Lead research and teaching in Australian literature.

Courses

Narrative in the Digital Age Netflix: Cinema & Long-form Television Writing Environment Global Cinema New Wave

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.