Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Learning to understand and improve our world.
Staffed by committed, caring and popular teachers, the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a rich variety of socially engaged and vocationally relevant courses. Areas of study are criminology, environmental sustainability, history, global studies, philosophy, politics and international relations, sociology, and Indigenous studies. Our active researchers generate new knowledge with impact on a range of pressing social questions.
Explore our courses
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Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Learn how the world works through an understanding of arts and society.
Our projects
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- Social Affairs
Dreamtime at the 'G Reflections
Dr Andrew Peters, a proud Wurundjeri and Yorta Yorta man, shares his reflections on Dreamtime at the 'G and Sir Doug Nicholls Round.Wednesday 27 May 2020 -
- University
Three Swinburne scholars awarded Fulbright scholarships
The prestigious Fulbright Program in Australia has awarded scholarships to Anastassija (Stacey) Konash, Dr Karen Hughes and Dr Nina Papalia.Thursday 30 January 2020 -
- Social Affairs
The financial fallout of separation issues
Associate Professor Kay Cook is comparing child support programs around the world and how governments handle these complex financial arrangements.Wednesday 10 July 2019 -
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Swinburne researcher contributes to the development of new 50 dollar note
Dr Karen Hughes has been the subject matter expert and leader researcher for the David Unaipon side of the new 50 dollar note.Thursday 18 October 2018
Our people
| Name | Position | Contact |
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| Chair, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences | +61 3 9214 3691 |
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| Dr Damon Alexander | Senior Lecturer, Politics | +61 3 9214 5798 |
| Dr Aisling Bailey | Senior Lecturer, Sociology | +61 3 9214 5105 |
| Dr Glenda Ballantyne | Senior Lecturer, Sociology | +61 3 9214 5300 |
| Dr Simone Battiston | Senior Lecturer | +61 3 9214 8051 |
| Dr Peter Brace |
Education Specialist, Philosophy | pbrace@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Sal Clark | Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Politics | +61 3 9214 5985 |
| Professor Kay Cook | Associate Dean (Research) | +61 3 9214 4526 |
| Dr Arran Gare | Associate Professor, Philosophy | +61 3 9214 8539 |
Dr Robert Hoffman |
Education Specialist, Politics | roberthoffman@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Karen Hughes | Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies and History | +61 3 9214 4834 |
| Dr Matthew Jones | Senior Lecturer, Criminology | +61 3 9214 5618 |
| Dr Julie Kimber | Senior Lecturer, History | +61 3 9214 8103 |
| Dr Andrew Kirkpatrick | Education Specialist, Philosophy | akirkpatrick@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Jefferey Klooger |
Education Specialist, Sociology | jklooger@swinburne.edu.au |
| Professor Michael Leach | Professor, Politics and International Relations | +61 3 9214 5357 |
| Dr Caitlin Mahar |
Education Specialist, History | cmahar@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Joel McGregor | Senior Lecturer, Criminology | +61 3 9214 5404 |
| Dr Glenn McLaren | Education Specialist, Philosophy | +61 3 9214 3896 |
| Associate Professor Andrew Peters | Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies | +61 3 9214 5107 |
| Dr Kerry Ryan | Education Specialist | |
| Dr Hadi Sohrabi | Lecturer, Sociology | +61 3 9214 8074 |
| Professor Lorenzo Veracini | Professor, History | +61 3 9214 8505 |
| Dr Kythera Watson-Bonnice | Education Specialist, Sociology | kwatsonbonnice@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Farnaz Zirakbash | Education Specialist, Sociology | +61 3 9214 5604 |
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Swinburne University of Technology partners with Grande Experiences and THE LUME Melbourne for cutting-edge Immersive Media education
Swinburne University of Technology is proud to announce its partnership with Grande Experiences and THE LUME Melbourne, enhancing the future of Immersive Media education.
Thursday 13 June 2024 -
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Swinburne appoints new Director of Innovative Planet Research Institute
Leading geodesy expert, Professor Allison Kealy, has been appointed as the inaugural Director of Swinburne University's Innovative Planet Research Institute.
Monday 22 April 2024 -
- Social Affairs
Why COVID-19 might not change our cities
How will the impacts of COVID-19 affect the normal way of urban living after the crisis passes?
Monday 20 July 2020 -
- Social Affairs
Understanding and celebrating NAIDOC Week
Swinburne and the Moondani Toombadool Centre are proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week with our communityThursday 02 July 2020 -
- University
Reflecting on reconciliation with Senator Pat Dodson
Senator Pat Dodson speaks on racism, deaths in custody and the need to move on from fear at the Swinburne Annual Reconciliation Lecture 2020.Thursday 25 June 2020
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Contact the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 4983 or send an email to ASSHadmin@swinburne.edu.au.