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 -
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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 -
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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
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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 | ||
| Dr Damon Alexander | Senior Lecturer, Politics | |
| Dr Aisling Bailey | Senior Lecturer, Sociology | |
| Dr Glenda Ballantyne | Senior Lecturer, Sociology | |
| Dr Simone Battiston | Senior Lecturer | |
| Dr Peter Brace |
Education Specialist, Philosophy | pbrace@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Sal Clark | Senior Lecturer, Sociology and Politics | |
| Professor Kay Cook | Associate Dean (Research) | |
| Dr Arran Gare | Associate Professor, Philosophy | |
Dr Robert Hoffman |
Education Specialist, Politics | roberthoffman@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Karen Hughes | Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies and History | |
| Dr Matthew Jones | Senior Lecturer, Criminology | |
| Dr Julie Kimber | Senior Lecturer, History | |
| 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 | |
| Dr Caitlin Mahar |
Education Specialist, History | cmahar@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Joel McGregor | Senior Lecturer, Criminology | |
| Dr Glenn McLaren | Education Specialist, Philosophy | |
| Associate Professor Andrew Peters | Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies | |
| Dr Kerry Ryan | Lecturer, Politics and History | |
| Dr Hadi Sohrabi | Lecturer, Sociology | |
| Professor Lorenzo Veracini | Professor, History | |
| Dr Kythera Watson-Bonnice | Education Specialist, Sociology | kwatsonbonnice@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dr Farnaz Zirakbash | Education Specialist, Sociology |
Latest news
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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 -
- Health
Using storytelling to reduce ageism in the community
A Swinburne-led project is using digital storytelling to prevent ageism, which can lead to elder abuse.Monday 24 February 2020 -
- Social Affairs
We must celebrate gender and sexual diversity in our schools
Commentaries about the Safe Schools Coalition are out of touch, writes Swinburne's Lucy Nicholas.Tuesday 16 February 2016 -
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Student Adobe Digital Coaches are using storytelling to improve digital literacy
Swinburne students are being employed as Adobe Digital Coaches to share their knowledge and experience of Adobe applications with students and staffThursday 04 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.