Why study Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences with us?

#1 in Victoria for student satisfaction with overall experience*

Highest median salary in Victoria#

#1 in Melbourne for student support services*

Choose Arts, Humanities and Social Science at Swinburne 

Deepen your knowledge of how our history has impacted us and unpack the critical global problems facing our collective future. Discover how social, political, technological and cultural movements drive change.

Learn core units focused on strategies on social change and create campaigns for real world change through collaborations with industry. With a flexible structure of relevant and innovative majors, co-majors and minors or even a double degree – unearth what inspires you and where you want to impact the world most.

Browse our arts, humanities and social science courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.

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  • "When looking for a university, look for a place that will have your best interests at heart in terms of welfare and your own goals. Swinburne have always been incredibly kind, compassionate and able to both understand and push me where needed, and that is the kind of experience I would urge any student to engage with."

    Solomon , Bachelor of Arts (Professional)

Featured Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences courses

  • Bachelor of Arts

    100 credit points towards this degree

  • Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

  • Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business

  • Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts

  • Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

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  • How Michelle is breaking barriers to Close the Gap

    • Education
    • University

    Swinburne alum Michelle Maxwell is a proud Koori woman who is determined to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples’ education. 

    Thursday 20 March 2025
  • Indigenous Australian students explore STEM careers at MTC Future Aspirations Camp

    • Education
    • University

    The MTC Future Aspirations Camp gave Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students a hands-on STEM experience while exploring university life at Swinburne.

    Thursday 20 February 2025