School of Social and Political Sciences
Interpreting and making sense of societies, nation-states and people
Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses rank among the top three in Australia* for Anthropology, Politics and International Relations, Sociology and Social Policy and Administration.
Our diverse range of programs provide flexible learning experiences to suit students’ interests, opportunities to study abroad and gain industry exposure.
*2024 QS World University Rankings for Anthropology, Politics and International Relations, Sociology and Social Policy and Administration
Our academics and researchers are at the forefront of influencing policy and shaping industry conversations. Through strong connections with global networks and industry, they bring cutting-edge insights into the classroom, preparing the next generation of leaders to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.
We concentrate our research on five key themes: health, markets, governance, inequality and environment.
School Operations
Teaching and Curriculum: ssps.tcc@sydney.edu.au
Student Placements: ssps.studentplacements@sydney.edu.au
Communications and Events: ssps.communications@sydney.edu.au, ssps.events@sydney.edu.au
Research Support: ssps.researchsupport@sydney.edu.au
Level 3, Social Sciences Building A02,
The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006
Phone: +61 2 9351 2650
Email: ssps.enquiries@sydney.edu.au
