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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Leading teaching and research in 21st century humanities and social sciences

Driven by academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and social inclusion, we're committed to solving pressing global challenges.

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Study arts and social sciences

Arts degrees for undergraduates and postgraduates

Whether you’re fresh from high school, wanting to change career or upskill, or looking to delve into research, our reputation for world-class teaching and research makes us a leader for study in the arts and social sciences.

What jobs can you get with an Arts degree?

Employees who bring creativity to the workplace, who think strategically in their roles, problem-solve effectively on the fly, and communicate with diverse groups of people, are no longer nice-to-haves: they're essential. And they're in-demand.

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Our research

From archaeological digs to artificial intelligence and legal ethics to language learning, we bring our love of knowledge and culture of excellence to the world's greatest challenges.

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Schools

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is home to some of the world’s most outstanding scholars.

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Industry and community

Connect with us to meet our bright students, experience our lively events and hear from some of the best thinkers in Australia.

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Our people

We are committed to delivering an exceptional curriculum and supporting both our staff and students to maximise their professional and academic potential.

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Facts & figures

#23 in the world for Arts and Humanities (2021 QS World University Rankings)
#30 in the world for Social Sciences (2021 QS World University Rankings)
#2 globally, in Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2020
Est. 1852 Over 165 years of teaching and research excellence
6 schools Economics; Education and Social Work; Languages and Cultures; Literature, Art and Media; Philosophical and Historical Inquiry; Social and Political Sciences

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Latest news

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Dorothy Hoddinott awarded honorary doctorate

The University of Sydney has awarded an honorary doctorate to Dorothy Hoddinott AO in recognition of her outstanding contributions to public education, social justice and human rights.

Becoming Valerie Khoo: So you want to be a…?

Alumna Valerie Khoo, CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre, shares how she continues to follow her curiosity and why her economics degree is invaluable in her creative career.

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Will women forsake the Liberal party at the next election?

Last election, the Liberal party attracted the lowest number of votes from women since 1987. This trend could continue, however, as Dr Sarah Cameron explains, voting behaviour is often impacted by the salient issues of the day.

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Evidence shows mental illness isn't a reason to doubt women survivors

Research reveals many women demonstrate resilience after violence and abuse. Others report mental distress made worse by disappointing system responses, victim-blaming, and other negative social impacts, writes Dr Emma Tseris.

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Playing Beatie Bow brought to thundering life in a joyous stage play

Dr Vanessa Berry, lecturer in Creative Writing, reviews the stage production of Playing Beatie Bow by Sydney Theatre Company.

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A military-led internet shutdown in Myanmar may be imminent

Technology has played a key role for both sides engaged in the conflict. So what would happen if Myanmar's military shut down all communication to the outside? Dr Susan Banki from Sydney Southeast Asia Centre explains.

Pride of place: a new scholarship supports the LGBTIQ+ community

Balancing the demands of university with a commitment to volunteering and activism, Hayden struggled to make ends meet. A new scholarship changed everything.

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The best way to read Jane Austen? Out loud!

Ruth Wilson's PhD thesis proposes an unusual strategy in her re-imagining of established practices for teaching and reading the novels of Jane Austen. Read them aloud just as Jane Austen read them with family and friends.

19 February 2021

Myanmar's young protesters are funny, brave and media-savvy

Young anti-coup protesters in Myanmar are using pop culture references to Hunger Games and Game of Thrones, and punk and pop music to get their message across and they won't back down, writes Dr Susan Banki of Sydney Southeast Asia Centre.

18 February 2021

What experts think of Facebook's news ban

Facebook has banned the sharing of news content in Australia. University of Sydney experts in computer science, media, business and health comment on the implications of the decision.

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