School of Humanities & Languages

You can study languages at UNSW at any level, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced.

The quality of the research produced within UNSW Arts & Social Sciences is widely recognised within the University, among our peers and by the broader community.

Start Your Journey with Humanities & Languages 

Our undergraduate degrees are designed to help you communicate effectively and conduct your own independent research. We’ll equip you with the analytical tools to engage critically in the global exchange of ideas.

The School of Humanities and Languages specialises in philosophical skills and historical perspectives. We pride ourselves on equipping our students with the analytical tools to engage critically in the global exchange of ideas.

One of Australia's Leading Centres of Teaching & Research

The UNSW School of Humanities and Languages is one of Australia’s leading centres of teaching and research excellence in the humanities and languages.

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.

A first step towards a better environment for Australia's Korean language education

Korean Studies at UNSW Arts & Social Sciences have received a grant to strengthen Korean language education at schools

Committed to Research with Impact

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.

Chinese Periodicals Full-text Database (1911-1949)

民国时期期刊全文数据库

Minguo shiqi qikan quanwen shujuku

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.

Explore Contemporary Environmental Challenges

Environmental Humanities is an interdisciplinary field of study that creates a solid foundation to understand and critically engage with contemporary environmental issues.

Contributing to Cross-Cultural Communication 

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.  

Expand Your Horizons

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.

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.

Our subject areas at the School of Humanities and Languages are designed to help you excel your career and pursue your passion in a specialised area of study.