Study

There are many opportunities in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences to explore the issues you are passionate about while building the qualities and skills required to advance your career. 

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts

A Bachelor of Arts explores important issues that arise from our past, shape our present, and determine our future. A Bachelor of Arts helps you gain modern analytical, research and communication skills, work independently and with others, and prepare for the future of work and for further study. 

Major study areas in the Bachelor of Arts include:

• Asian Studies
  Understand the global impact of the Asian region, including its diverse social, cultural, political, and economic contexts.
• Community Development
  Combine diplomacy, empathy, practical skills, and knowledge to work successfully with communities.
  
• English and Creative Writing
  Explore how powerful ideas are formed in literature, film, performance, and digital and social media.
• History
  History explains the causes of and solutions to urgent problems of our present and future.
• Indonesian
  Develop the ability to communicate in the cultural and spoken language of Australia’s largest neighbour.
• International Aid and Development
  Identify solutions to poverty, inequality and the sustainable use of natural resources.
• Japanese
  Study the language and culture of Japan, one of Australia’s most important international partners.
• Philosophy
  Philosophy helps us make sense of big questions and to make persuasive, logical arguments.
• Politics and International Studies
  Analyse how power, interests and ideas shape important political decisions in Australia and around the world.
• Sociology
  Understand how societies confront problems, create social structures, perceive identities, and make change.
• Sustainable Development
  Lead communities so they can thrive within their environmental limits.
• Theatre and Creative Production
  Combine studies of theatre, creative media and technical production for contemporary performance skills.
• Tourism and Events
  Study the sustainability, cultural and political contexts in which tourism and events are managed.

Bachelor of Global Security

A Bachelor of Global Security looks at the great security challenges of our present and future world, including political violence and conflict, climate and environmental change, and the online vulnerability of our social, economic and political lives.  

Major study areas in the Bachelor of Global Security include:

• Cyberspace, Policy and Security
  Combine security, criminology and technical skills to counter one of the principal risks of the modern age.
• Environment, Conflict and Security
  Identify solutions to human security as it is affected by environment, climate change, policy and conflict.
• Politics and International Studies
  Analyse how power, interests and ideas shape important political decisions in Australia and around the world.
• Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
  Gain specialised knowledge of strategies and policies used to counter terrorism in the modern age.

Masters

• Master of Community Development
  Combine industry learning and research-led teaching in a qualification that equips you to work with local and overseas communities.
• Master of Development Studies 
  Identify solutions to social, economic and political development; food, health and economic security; conflict management; and social and environmental sustainability.
• Master of Public Policy and Management 
  Gain the strategic, analytical and professional skills necessary for a career in government, non-profit, and private sectors. 
• Master of Sustainable Development
  Learn how we can develop sustainable communities in Australia and overseas, in a way that is socially just.
  

Research

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  Work with expert supervision in the Humanities and Social Sciences to resolve a critical problem in one or more of our disciplines.  Make an original contribution to knowledge in a traditional or creative-led research thesis of up to 100,000 words.
• Masters degree by Research
  Undertake an 18-month research project with expert scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences.  Study any of our leading disciplines or undertake interdisciplinary research to gain specialised knowledge and skills.

How to apply

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