World-class facilities
Discover what’s possible in our specialty learning spaces. Access a range of resources to collaborate, create and nurture your practice.
Discover the arts, humanities, social sciences or languages course for you
Prepare for a truly international 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. Not sure what course you want to study? We’ve got you covered, explore our disciplines within arts, humanities and social sciences.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
A Deakin undergraduate course is the foundation of your future career, usually completed in two to four years. Duration varies based on degree type, enrolment pattern and any credit received from recognition of prior learning.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate (further study)
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Join the #1 Victorian university for course satisfaction
With a broad range of disciplines to explore, from anthropology, philosophy and history to criminology and politics, you’ll develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills needed for a meaningful career.
Disciplines within arts, humanities and social sciences
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Arts courses and degrees
- Chinese
- Criminology
- Cultural heritage and museum studies
- History
- Humanitarianism and development
- Indigenous studies
- Indonesian
- International relations
- International studies
- Middle East studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and policy
- Religious studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
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.
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.
- 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.
Enjoy a quality education
Study with the best. A range of arts subjects at Deakin are ranked in the top 10 of university subjects in Australia, including anthropology, history and sociology.
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.
Isabella D’Monte
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?
How a Bachelor of Arts will prepare you for whatever comes next
Study a Bachelor of Arts and develop in-demand skills for a diverse career. Meet recent Arts graduates and learn how their degrees led to successful, unexpected careers.
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.
Rankings and footnotes
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.
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