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Arts, humanities and social sciences
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Want to become an adaptable global citizen with the skills to create meaningful change? From criminology to philosophy, apply your creative instincts to pursue a rewarding career.
Join a top 10 uni in Australia for arts and humanities
Launch a global career with our industry-led courses. Acquire transferable knowledge and skills that are relevant to any industry. Learn a language or explore our wide range of double degrees.
Disciplines within arts, humanities and social sciences
Study online at the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
Deakin’s progressive online degrees are designed to fit your lifestyle and career goals so you can study anytime, anywhere. Join more than 78,000 online students who have successfully graduated from Deakin.
Want a degree that will make you work-ready?
Make your mark in the world today through a rich career doing what you love. Deakin can help you gain the skills and experience needed for a rewarding career.
Strong industry connections
You can be confident that what you learn at Deakin will be relevant to your career. Our courses are developed and reviewed with professional input, giving you the edge to succeed. You’ll also have access to a range of networking opportunities, with strong school partnerships established with government and several high-profile non-government organisations, such as Save the Children.
Practical, real-world learning
Sharpen your skills in real-world environments and explore current industry practices through a range of practical experiences. Many of our arts, humanities and social sciences degrees include the option to undertake a professional internship with a government, private sector, non-government or community organisation. There are also a range of global learning opportunities available to study or work abroad.
World-class facilities
Discover what’s possible in our specialty learning spaces. Access a range of resources to collaborate, create and nurture your practice.
Top professional roles
Employment for arts and media professional roles is projected to grow 15.6% according to Australian Government employment projections to 2034.* At Deakin, we’ll individually tailor your work placement, allowing you to build your network within the community and industry. This growth includes key roles such as:
- 23,300 new jobs for advertising and marketing professionals
- 9,900 new jobs for intelligence and policy analysts
- 7,400 new jobs for policy and planning managers
- 4,500 new jobs for research and development managers.
Arts webinar
Wondering what it's really like to study arts at Deakin? Play our webinar to find out how you can out-earn other arts graduates. Explore graduate careers and learn where your degree can take you.
Enjoy a quality education
We're ranked in the top 10 in Australia for arts and humanities. Our courses are built with industry input and taught by professionals who are recognised leaders in their field, so you graduate ready to make your mark.
Top 10 in Australia for arts and humanities
#207 university worldwide
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
#1 Victorian uni for facilities and resources
#1 Victorian uni for student support
Global mobility programs offer students extensive international learning opportunities. Studying on exchange in Italy and in Morocco was eye-opening and such an incredible life experience.
Bachelor of International Studies
World-class teaching experiences
Make your mark in the world today through a rich career doing what you love. Gain practical skills studying societies, human behaviour, languages and the world around us, equipping you to change lives, perspectives and build a better future.
From course to career
When you study at the #1 Victorian university for course satisfaction, you are studying courses that are developed and reviewed with industry, providing career outcomes that are relevant now and in the future.
Gain industry experience
Gain a competitive edge in the workplace with real-world expertise developed through internships, overseas volunteering and mentoring opportunities.
Learn from the experts
Learn from passionate professionals who are recognised leaders in their fields. Our academic staff are active in the media and conduct important research.
Want to explore more?
What can you do with an arts degree?
Discover where an arts degree can take you. Gain real-world career insight with data from nearly 10,000 Deakin arts graduates.
Discover the impact of leading a digital life
Digital cultures is a new major within Deakin's Bachelor of Arts and examines the impact of digital technologies on society, culture and government.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
*Jobs and Skills Australia, National Employment Projections 2024 to 2034.
Contact us
Got a question about our humanities, social sciences and language courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
Domestic students
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International students
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