School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a range of subject areas and courses that provide students with a rich understanding of the modern world, its international features, and its social and cultural dynamics. Students who are interested in Australia and its place in the world can choose from eleven disciplines. These subject areas are taught by leading researchers in their fields. We welcome undergraduate, honours and masters students in a range of programs, and offer supervision to doctoral candidates.

We consider questions such as:

• How do societies function in local and global settings?
• How do societies outside Australia respond to change?
• What are the forces and great events that have shaped the modern world? How have different interpretations of the recent past emerged?
• What are the relationships between crime and major social and political structures governing our society?
• How do we identify and manage cultural heritage in situations of competing interests?
• How do we explain the changing nature of Australian identity?
• What are the main factors shaping people’s lives in national and international contexts?

Our graduates have enhanced skills in analysis, clear thinking and presentation. They also have the knowledge and professionalism to apply and adapt these skills to many workplaces. The Masters programs are ideal for those requiring mid-career training and the upgrading of qualifications. See the Courses page which details the School's offerings, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, in both on and off-campus modes. Potential honours and doctoral students are invited to review staff research interests and contact staff members over their possible project.

I am very pleased to welcome you to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Please feel free to contact any of the members of staff that you will encounter during your visit to our site if you require further information. We would also be pleased to receive your feedback about our activities.

School Disciplines include:

• Anthropology
• Australian Studies
• Criminology
• Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies
• History
• International and Community Development
• International Relations (including Middle East Studies)
• Languages
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Sociology