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 ºìõ¹åÉçÇø 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 -
- Design
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø 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
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Professor Ruth Abbey
Chair, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Name | Position | Contact |
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| Chair, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences | +61 3 9214 3691 |
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| Senior Lecturer, Politics | +61 3 9214 5798 |
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| Senior Lecturer, Sociology | +61 3 9214 5105 |
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| Senior Lecturer, Sociology | +61 3 9214 5300 |
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| Senior Lecturer | +61 3 9214 8051 |
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| Education Specialist, Philosophy | pbrace@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Politics | +61 3 9214 5985 |
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| Associate Dean (Research) | +61 3 9214 4526 |
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| Associate Professor, Philosophy | +61 3 9214 8539 |
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Dr Robert Hoffman |
Education Specialist, Politics | roberthoffman@swinburne.edu.au |
| Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies and History | +61 3 9214 4834 |
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| Senior Lecturer, Criminology | +61 3 9214 5618 |
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| Senior Lecturer, History | +61 3 9214 8103 |
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| Education Specialist, Philosophy | akirkpatrick@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Dr Jefferey Klooger |
Education Specialist, Sociology | jklooger@swinburne.edu.au |
| Professor, Politics and International Relations | +61 3 9214 5357 |
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| Education Specialist, History | cmahar@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Senior Lecturer, Criminology | +61 3 9214 5404 |
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| Dr Glenn McLaren | Education Specialist, Philosophy | +61 3 9214 3896 |
| Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies | +61 3 9214 5107 |
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| Dr Kerry Ryan | Education Specialist | |
| Lecturer, Sociology | +61 3 9214 8074 |
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| Professor, History | +61 3 9214 8505 |
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| Dr Kythera Watson-Bonnice | Education Specialist, Sociology | kwatsonbonnice@swinburne.edu.au |
| Education Specialist, Sociology | +61 3 9214 5604 |
Latest news
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- Social Affairs
Delivering real-world readiness in arts and social sciences
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø’s Work Integrated Learning program allows students to sharpen their skills, experience industry and build professional networks during their studies.Â
Wednesday 03 September 2025 -
- University
- Media and Communication
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø University of Technology partners with Grande Experiences and THE LUME Melbourne for cutting-edge Immersive Media education
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø University of Technology is proud to announce its partnership with Grande Experiences and , enhancing the future of Immersive Media education.
Thursday 13 June 2024 -
- Law
‘Boundless opportunities’ put ºìõ¹åÉçÇø law graduate on top
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø Law School graduate has received a prestigious Supreme Court Prize 2020 for his oustanding academic achievements while studying at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø.Thursday 14 May 2020 -
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Prestigious QS ranking recognises ºìõ¹åÉçÇø in 12 subject areas
QS has ranked ºìõ¹åÉçÇø among the world’s best universities in areas including engineering and technology, natural sciences, and arts and humanities.Wednesday 04 March 2020 -
- Astronomy
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ºìõ¹åÉçÇø appoints new Director of Innovative Planet Research Institute
Leading geodesy expert, Professor Allison Kealy, has been appointed as the inaugural Director of ºìõ¹åÉçÇø University's Innovative Planet Research Institute.
Monday 22 April 2024
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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.