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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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Industry and community

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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Schools

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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10 September 2018

Alex Tighe

Recent graduate Alex Tighe wins prestigious ABC journalism scholarship

Along with 12 months of real-world newsroom experience, the Media and Communications graduate will develop his technical and research skills under some of the national broadcaster’s leading journalists.

10 September 2018

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The Man Who Escaped Sierra Leone

"There are times when you walk into the train station or shops and people will look at you differently. I recently had dreadlocks and you could see people making judgements like, ‘There goes a shabby African boy."

07 September 2018

Nina Funnell

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences alumni named in 100 Women of Influence

Joining the impressive list of AFR's 2018 100 Women of Influence are nine Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences alumni who have been shortlisted in the awards.

Upcoming events

06 October 2018

SCA Portfolio Day and Teacher Education Personal Statement Workshop

06 October 2018

Camperdown Campus, University of Sydney

06 October 2018

11 October 2018

Outside the Square: Hackers, Breaches, Bots

How well do you understand the internet?

11 October 2018

6.00PM - 8.00PM

11 October 2018

6.00PM - 8.00PM

06 October 2018

SCA Portfolio Day and Teacher Education Personal Statement Workshop

06 October 2018

Camperdown Campus, University of Sydney

06 October 2018

11 October 2018

Outside the Square: Hackers, Breaches, Bots

How well do you understand the internet?

11 October 2018

6.00PM - 8.00PM

11 October 2018

6.00PM - 8.00PM

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