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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Leading teaching and research in 21st century humanities and social sciences

Driven by academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and social inclusion, we're committed to solving pressing global challenges.

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Study arts and social sciences

Realise your ambitions. Join our vibrant faculty.

Whether you’re fresh from high school, wanting to change career or upskill, or looking to delve into research, our reputation for world-class teaching and research makes us a leader for study in the arts and social sciences.

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Our research

From archaeological digs to artificial intelligence and legal ethics to language learning, we bring our love of knowledge and culture of excellence to the world's greatest challenges.

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Connect with us to meet our bright students, experience our lively events and hear from some of the best thinkers in Australia.

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The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is home to some of the world’s most outstanding scholars.

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Our people

We are committed to delivering an exceptional curriculum and supporting both our staff and students to maximise their professional and academic potential.

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Facts & figures

#14 in the world for Social Sciences (2018 QS World University Rankings)
#17 in the world for Arts and Humanities (2018 QS World University Rankings)
Est. 1852 Over 165 years of teaching and research excellence
6 schools Economics; Education and Social Work; Languages and Cultures; Literature, Art and Media; Philosophical and Historical Inquiry; Social and Political Sciences

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05 November 2018

Sydney ranks in top 50 for arts and humanities

The University of Sydney has risen to 47th in the world for arts and humanities in the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject.

05 November 2018

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$10,000 scholarships for postgraduate study

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is offering start-up scholarships worth $10,000 for domestic applicants commencing postgraduate studies in 2019.

08 October 2018

University of Sydney names 20 SOAR Fellows for 2019

Twenty University of Sydney academics have been named 2019 SOAR Fellows and will receive $100,000 over the next two years to take their research careers to the next level.

Upcoming events

19 November 2018

Death justice: activism and advocacy following contested death

Experts discuss how activism and advocacy can increase transparency following deaths in contested and controversial circumstances.

19 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

Social Sciences Building, University of Sydney

19 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

20 November 2018

SCA Undergraduate degree show opening night

Meet the next generation of artists and designers on opening night. The exhibition runs till 25 November.

20 November 2018

6.00PM - 9.00PM

Sydney College of the Arts, Rozelle Campus

20 November 2018

6.00PM - 9.00PM

Why are soldiers taking their own lives?

Medical experts and social scientists discuss the growing problem of military suicide.

20 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

Abercrombie Business School, University of Sydney

20 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

21 November 2018

Expanding the circle of regard for truth

Join us for the launch of the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC).

21 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

Social Sciences Building, Lecture Theatre 200, University of Sydney,

21 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

21 November 2018

Expanding the circle of regard for truth

Join us for the launch of the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC).

21 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

Social Sciences Building, Lecture Theatre 200, University of Sydney,

21 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

19 November 2018

Death justice: activism and advocacy following contested death

Experts discuss how activism and advocacy can increase transparency following deaths in contested and controversial circumstances.

19 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

Social Sciences Building, University of Sydney

19 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

20 November 2018

SCA Undergraduate degree show opening night

Meet the next generation of artists and designers on opening night. The exhibition runs till 25 November.

20 November 2018

6.00PM - 9.00PM

Sydney College of the Arts, Rozelle Campus

20 November 2018

6.00PM - 9.00PM

Why are soldiers taking their own lives?

Medical experts and social scientists discuss the growing problem of military suicide.

20 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

Abercrombie Business School, University of Sydney

20 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

21 November 2018

Expanding the circle of regard for truth

Join us for the launch of the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC).

21 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

Social Sciences Building, Lecture Theatre 200, University of Sydney,

21 November 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

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