As Environment and Society scholars, we critically engage the urgent issues of these times, which we understand as contextualised in long histories of human social and ecological interactions.
The School of the Humanities and Languages is committed to research excellence with real-world impact. Our leading academics are internationally recognised for their expertise in Humanities and Languages.
Asian Studies researchers at UNSW Arts and Social Sciences undertake internationally recognised, globally impactful scholarships on all geographic regions of Asia—Southeast Asia, South Asia and Northeast Asia.
Your education in Environment and Society at UNSW will provide you with a solid foundation to engage with contemporary social and environmental issues, and become the environment and society custodians the world needs today.
Environmental Humanities is an interdisciplinary field of study that creates a solid foundation to understand and critically engage with contemporary environmental issues.
Studying Interpreting and Translation at UNSW School of Humanities and Languages will prepare you for a career as a professional interpreter or translator.
In this section you’ll find useful student resources from the School of Humanities and Languages including common forms, key contacts, information about academic advising and a range of support services that will help you get the most out of your university experience.
Studying Honours at UNSW School of Humanities and Languages will develop your research skills and deepen your understanding in a multidisciplinary subject area of your choice.
Historical Studies encompasses the study of humanity including human interactions throughout historical time. History at UNSW is distinctive because of its focus on imperial, colonial and transnational histories that rethink the grand narratives of the past.
Our present is inherently linked to our past, shaping the world we live in today. We study history to understand how our political ideas, cultural norms and social beliefs have been shaped by past contexts.
Philosophy research at UNSW takes on problems in contemporary society, culture, science and technology from a perspective nurtured by our interest in perennial philosophical questions.
