We use creativity and critical thinking to address complex ideas and enable positive change. During your studies, you’ll connect with community and industry networks to turn your big ideas into tangible actions. Choose from a broad range of highly relevant disciplines and specialise in topics aligned to your specific career goals, including:
Our academics, staff and researchers are globally renowned for their knowledge and expertise. They are award winners, grant recipients, publication contributors and leaders of research groups, who are often called on to provide insight into key issues. When you study with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, you’ll be fully supported and empowered by our staff to build a meaningful career tailored to your areas of interest.
Getting a broad understanding of how the world really works and problem-solving through an arts degree makes you adaptable.
John Hyde
Deakin alumnus and Anti-Corruption Consultant, UNODC and UNDP
Find out how power and ethics influence real-world decisions with our new Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Or explore the legal and ethical implications of business with our new Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Business.
Better understand the world around you with our global experiential learning programs. During your studies, you’ll have the opportunity travel via a range of international learning programs, while earning credit for your degree.
Our renowned research makes a global impact across diverse fields, from humanitarian and disaster relief to philosophy, contemporary history, cybercrime and social sciences. We secured $10 million in competitive research grants and funding over the past five years, owing to our extensive research capabilities.
Learn in our engaging world-class facilities including industry-standard newsrooms, creative labs, galleries, studios and study spaces equipped with the latest technology. Our facilities will support effective collaboration and allow you to connect with your ideas in an inspiring environment.
We work with partners nationally and internationally at every level, including with industry, government organisations and high-profile non-government organisations. These collaborations shape our courses and research, ensuring it is highly relevant and drives positive outcomes for our students and communities.
Explore more exciting study and career information in these articles, which feature our current students, staff and alumni.
Looking for a progressive and practical interdisciplinary degree? Study Deakin's Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts employability sequence equips you with the tools, opportunities and guidance to make informed decisions about your future career.
We spoke to three students who undertook a criminology work placement and heard how the experience has set them on the path for their future career.
Considering a career in cultural heritage and museum studies? Deakin alumni share how their degree shaped their career made their mark in the industry.
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