Humanities and Social Sciences

Are you fascinated by how different people interact, and the way society operates? Maybe you’re passionate about art, language, history, Indigenous studies, politics or religion? There’s so much to explore in the areas of Humanities and Social Sciences, and even more career pathways for you to follow. You might work to address social challenges in local and global communities. Or maybe you’re striving to become a curator, creative director or producer, a translator or journalist, a community development manager or cultural heritage conservationist. The opportunities are vast – and growing every day.

Discover Humanities and Social Science degrees

Degree options

Top 2 in Australia for student support for undergraduate Social Work graduates1

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Development Studies

Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies

Bachelor of Social Science

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Diploma in Arts and Social Science

Diploma in Languages

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Bachelor of Media and Communication

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined

88.2% of undergraduate Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences students satisfied overall2

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Visual Communication Design

#1 in NSW for learning resources and skills development (Undergraduate Social Work)3

Not everyone knows exactly what they want to do when they finish school. And that’s perfectly normal. For Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) student Megan, her university experience started a little later in life. And it’s a decision that’s changed her life for the better.

“ Deciding to quit my job and study full-time as a mature age student was one of the scariest but best decisions I ever made!

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time studying at the University of Newcastle. I have pushed myself outside my comfort zone, undertaken amazing opportunities whilst on field placement, made lifelong friendships and learnt so much along the way. It has been the hardest and most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.

I can hardly wait to get out into the real world and start putting all my knowledge into practice.”

Megan Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

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"As a mature aged student I have appreciated the support to learn, or re-learn in my case, how to write and reference essays, use the library, and navigate the online systems."

Naomi Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)