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Why study Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences with us?

#1 in Victoria for student satisfaction with overall experience*

Highest median salary in Victoria#

#1 in Melbourne for student support services*

Choose Arts, Humanities and Social Science at Swinburne 

Deepen your knowledge of how our history has impacted us and unpack the critical global problems facing our collective future. Discover how social, political, technological and cultural movements drive change.

Learn core units focused on strategies on social change and create campaigns for real world change through collaborations with industry. With a flexible structure of relevant and innovative majors, co-majors and minors or even a double degree – unearth what inspires you and where you want to impact the world most.

Browse our arts, humanities and social science courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.

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  • "When looking for a university, look for a place that will have your best interests at heart in terms of welfare and your own goals. Swinburne have always been incredibly kind, compassionate and able to both understand and push me where needed, and that is the kind of experience I would urge any student to engage with."

    Solomon , Bachelor of Arts (Professional)

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Cultural study tours

  • Visiting the First Peoples Exhibition, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum
    Visiting the First Peoples Exhibition, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum.
  • Visiting the First Peoples Exhibition, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum
    Visiting the First Peoples Exhibition, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum.
  • Visiting the First Peoples Exhibition, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum
    Visiting the First Peoples Exhibition, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum

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