School of Social Sciences

A National Priority, Our Strong Commitment

The School of Social Sciences strongly supports the University’s commitment to celebrate and respect Indigenous knowledge and recognise the distinctive social justice aspirations and rights of Indigenous Australians, as highlighted in the UNSW

Leading-Edge Solutions for Global Solutions 

At UNSW Social Sciences, Development Studies has a unique interdisciplinary approach to investigating and providing solutions for the dynamic issues facing our world today.

Your time at uni should be successful and memorable. That’s why we offer a range of exciting and rewarding opportunities for current and prospective students, to help you get the most from your university experience

Integrating Study & Work Experience

UNSW School of Social Sciences aims to provide every student in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs with the opportunity to undertake a placement, internship or practicum.

Our Research Centres and Networks exemplify our commitment to generating new ideas and tackling the most pressing challenges facing our generation.

At the School of Social Sciences, our academic staff are active researchers. Many have been successful in receiving national funding, from entities such as the Australian Research Council, as well as individual research contracts from government and other organisations.