School of Social and Political Sciences

Interpreting and making sense of societies, nation-states and people

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Our disciplines

Why study with us?

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 research

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.

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Our people

Professor Azrini Wahidin

School Operations

Teaching and Curriculum: ssps.tcc@sydney.edu.au

  • Cait McCarthy, Teaching and Curriculum Coordinator
  • Eva Karolyova, School Administration Officer - Teaching and Curriculum
  • Terri Drage, School Administration Assistant - Teaching and Curriculum

Student Placements: ssps.studentplacements@sydney.edu.au

  • Kashmira Aspar, Student Placement Officer

Communications and Events: ssps.communications@sydney.edu.aussps.events@sydney.edu.au

  • Catherine Hines, School Administration Assistant - Communications and Events

Research Support: ssps.researchsupport@sydney.edu.au

  • Imogen Kavanagh, Research Support Officer
  • Vanessa Holcombe, Research Support Officer

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School of Social and Political Sciences

Level 3, Social Sciences Building A02,
The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006

Phone: +61 2 9351 2650

Email: ssps.enquiries@sydney.edu.au