School of Humanities & Languages

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About us

We're a leading Australian humanities and languages school committed to research excellence. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their scholarly expertise.

About the School of Humanities & Languages

The School of Humanities and Languages is one of Australia's leading centres of teaching and research excellence in the humanities and langua

Intercultural communication, irrespective of the languages involved, has become an essential part of daily life.

Research in Linguistics at UNSW examines the basic properties of human language and explores what the study of language can tell us about the brain, the mind, society, history and communication, especially among people from different cultural and language backgrounds.

Discover How History Shapes the World We Live In

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.

Aiding Restorative & Regenerative Futures

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. 

Build a Career in Humanities & Languages

UNSW’s School of Humanities and Languages helps you develop the skills necessary to participate in a changing global environment.

Explore the Traditions of Philosophy 

Studying Philosophy at UNSW, you’ll address three major concepts of philosophical thought: continental European, analytic, and Chinese.

Humanities and Languages has a number of interdisciplinary research networks and initiatives that bring together researchers from across the Humanities, Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

Analytical & Creative Engagement with Australia  

Australian Studies at UNSW is a broad interdisciplinary field, covering studies of Australian history, culture and society.

Discover Europe’s Rich History & its Complex Present

Studying European Studies at UNSW exposes you to the rich history and dynamics of contemporary Europe.

Investigate the Impact of the Asian Region from a Global Standpoint  

Asian Studies at the School of Humanities and Languages is an interdisciplinary area of study distinguished by its “all Asia” approach.

By studying Languages and Cultures at UNSW, you’ll explore the importance of intercultural communications and the way it has become important in our daily life.

Women and Gender at the Centre of Academic Analysis

Women’s and Gender Studies at UNSW is a vibrant, cross-disciplinary area of study that situates women, feminism, gender, sex and sexualities

The Scientific Study of Language 

Studying Linguistics at UNSW will enhance your linguistic expression, improve your ability to learn other languages, and help you develop an appreciation of linguistic and cult