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

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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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#22 in the world for Arts and Humanities (2020 QS World University Rankings)
#25 in the world for Social Sciences (2020 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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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.

18 February 2021

Banning news links just days before Australia's COVID vaccine rollout? Facebook, that's just dangerous

The combined effect of Facebook's ban could be damaging to public health messaging, right before Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout, writes misinformation researcher, Maryke Steffens.

17 February 2021

Can bots influence elections with the 'megaphone effect'?

With speculation increasing of an election in Australia later this year, a new study has found Twitter bots can amplify tweets from candidates. But is anyone listening?

17 February 2021

How to get international work experience while living in Sydney

Master of Public Policy student Kaustubh Bhakay on why he swapped India for Sydney and how the Social Justice internship program enabled him to work with international experts in policymaking on climate action initiatives.

16 February 2021

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Lynette Riley for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year

Associate Professor Lynette Riley, an Indigenous education expert, is on the shortlist for an award that recognises a role model who promotes economic, cultural and/or social wellbeing of Aboriginal people in NSW.

11 February 2021

Gain valuable industry experience with social justice internships

The Social Justice Placement Program partners with leading organisations in the social justice sector to give postgraduate students the opportunity to gain real-world experience working on projects designed to improve the lives of individuals and communities.

11 February 2021

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At SSSHARC questions are the focus

Unless you’ve attended a SSSHARC “huddle” or “ultimate peer review”, you might find the terms mysterious, amusing or even a little alarming. They have an interesting history that helps explain the purpose and achievements of the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre.

03 February 2021

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China from Sydney: Studying online with Fudan University

Current student, William Huang describes his remote learning experience studying his dual Master’s degrees at Fudan University and the University of Sydney

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