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A fresh start for Indigenous women leaving prison - UNSW researchers working to break the cycle of social disadvantage which leads to ongoing high rates of incarceration...Associate Professor Eileen Baldry....read more
Social Sciences and International Studies
Welcome!
Welcome to the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, where we do our best to provide good quality education, inspire our students to excel, and promote a vibrant environment for learning and research!
Whether you're a current student or potential student, an existing client or recent visitor, I invite you to know more about the degree programs we offer, the research we do, and the activities we engage in. I'm sure you will find something that is of interest or benefit to you.
Highlight of the Month
Benefits of a Master Development Studies
This month Julian Swallow, Master of Arts, Development Studies shares his story
"I had a longstanding interest in development, stretching as far back as school, which had been stoked by subsequent volunteer work and a number of undergraduate courses. I also felt I wanted to pursue a career that was international and concerned with what you might call the ‘big issues’, but was constructive and not overly adversarial, like politics.” .... read more
In a nutshell, we offer:
- 4 undergraduate programs (Social Science, Criminology, International Studies, and Social Work),
- 5 plans in the Bachelor of Arts degree (Development Studies, Policy Studies, Political Economy, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Anthropology)
- 7 postgraduate coursework programs (Couple & Family Therapy, Development Studies, International Relations, International Law & International Relations, Policy Studies, Social Development, Social Work in Counselling)
- 5 Masters by Research programs (Politics & International Relations, Social Science, Social Work (MA & MSW), Sociology)
- 6 PhD programs (Criminology, International Studies & Global Transformations, Politics & International Relations, Social Science & Policy, Social Work, Sociology)
We actively engage in research through individual staff and collaborative research projects, through thesis research of our students at the postgraduate and Honours levels. Our School publications form part of the achievements documented in the Research section of this website.
I hope your visit, or extended stay with us, will (always) be a pleasant experience!
Dr Rogelia Pe-Pua
Head of School
