About the faculty

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

About the faculty

<p>Socially engaged, diverse and creative.</p>

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About the faculty

Socially engaged, diverse and creative.

Our schools
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The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is geared for the 21st century. In a technologically driven, globalised world, we offer a socially conscious, academically rigorous learning environment that embraces diversity and complexity.

We pursue real-world issues with intellectual curiosity and evidence-based research. 

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Teaching and research excellence

Ranked 1st in Australia and 45th in the world for studies in the arts and humanities,* we are home to leading scholars and researchers. Our research is driven by the pursuit of new knowledge that benefits Australia and the wider world. 

* 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject

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Schools

Learn more about the teaching and research of our six schools.

Our people

Meet our key academics, researchers and professional staff.

Dean's welcome

Hear from the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Lisa Adkins.

Beyond the classroom

We instil analytical rigour, cross-cultural understanding and creative thinking to produce graduates capable of solving the world's major problems.

We offer internships and work placements, overseas exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration so that you can put your learnings into practice. All of these opportunities will prepare you for your chosen career path.

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Find out more about your study options as an undergraduate, postgraduate, or researcher. 

Industry and community

Explore our global networks with alumni, industry partners, scholars and students.