School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education
Advancing what it means to be human in a more-than-human world.
The School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education brings together people from the humanities, arts, film and media, social sciences and education to explore how industries, cultures and societies evolve and respond to technological transformation.
We address some of the most pressing issues and challenges that require both scientific creativity and understanding of human complexities. Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with sought-after transferable skills in communication, teamwork and leadership.
Our departments, centres and groups
Explore our courses
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Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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Education
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Film and Television
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Media and Communication
School leadership
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Professor James Verdon
Dean, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education -
Dr Steven Murdoch
Associate Dean (Education) -
Professor Kay Cook
Associate Dean (Research) -
Professor Ruth Abbey
Chair, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences -
Professor Sivanes Phillipson
Chair, Department of Education -
Professor Susan Kerrigan
Chair, Department of Film, Games & Animation -
Associate Professor Dan Golding
Chair Department of Media and Communications (Acting) -
Associate Professor John McCormick
(Acting) Centre Director for Transformative Media Technologies -
Associate Professor Christian (Andi) Nygaard
Director and Program Leader, Centre for Urban Transitions; Director, AHURI’s Swinburne Research Centre -
Dr Mark Finn
Academic Director, Pathways and Partnerships -
Peter Marcato
Academic Director Student Experience -
Dr Julian Novitz
Academic Director, Work Integrated Learning -
Dr Carolyn Beasley
Academic Director, Research and Training -
Dr Kitty Janssen
Academic Integrity Advisor
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The Burne: Real-world student publication
The Burne is based on the concept that students improve skills by doing real work for the public and the public benefits from the work being undertaken by the students.
Latest news
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- Technology
“Demons, dragons, heroes and villains”: Explore the fantasy game world that’s transforming the way we teach game design in Victoria
Monday 29 July 2024 -
- University
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 -
- Astronomy
- Science
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 -
- Education
Swinburne supporting regional communities through early childhood teaching
Passionate early childhood educators and people looking for a career change in the East Gippsland and Wellington shires will benefit from Swinburne’s Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching.
Monday 04 March 2024 -
- Technology
- Health
MChart redefines mental health service planning through cutting-edge data analytics
MChart, a new tool under development by Swinburne University of Technology and University of Canberra researchers, is set to help health care providers navigate the complexities of mental health service planning using data analytics and geospatial mapping.
Monday 13 May 2024
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 5893 or send an email to SoSMFEExecutive@swin.edu.au.