Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Become the innovative thinker our world needs. Explore the relationships between individuals, societies and cultures and be ready to impact the challenges faced by our rapidly evolving world today and in the future.
Explore our Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences courses
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Climate and Social Justice
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Criminal Justice and Criminology
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Ethics and Technology
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History
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Indigenous Studies
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Media and Communication
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Perspectives on Globalisation
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Philosophy
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Politics and International Relations
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Politics, Power and Technology
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Professional and Creative Writing
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Screen Studies and Popular Culture
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Sociology
Why study Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences with us?
#1 in Victoria for student satisfaction with overall experience*
Highest median salary in Victoria#
#1 in Melbourne for student support services*
Choose Arts, Humanities and Social Science at Swinburne
Deepen your knowledge of how our history has impacted us and unpack the critical global problems facing our collective future. Discover how social, political, technological and cultural movements drive change.
Learn core units focused on strategies on social change and create campaigns for real world change through collaborations with industry. With a flexible structure of relevant and innovative majors, co-majors and minors or even a double degree – unearth what inspires you and where you want to impact the world most.
Browse our arts, humanities and social science courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.
There's still time to apply for Semester 1
Classes begin on Monday 3 March 2025. Start your application now to secure your place.
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Harnessing artificial intelligence to empower Indigenous peoples and cultures
Dr Terri Janke, a Wuthathi, Yadhaigana, and Meriam woman, delivered the 2024 Barak Wonga Oration, hosted by Swinburne's Moondani Toombadool Centre.
Thursday 19 December 2024 -
Empathy, community and support: Robyn’s interstate journey to success
Robyn Phillips, a proud Djabugay and Yirrganydji woman of the Barron River region in Far North Queensland, has recently completed a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at Swinburne while based over 2,000 kilometres away in Cairns.
Wednesday 18 December 2024