Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is student-focused and offers a diverse range of courses and qualifications across the spectrum of Humanities and Social Science disciplines.

Teaching in all subjects is informed by the research undertaken by Faculty academic staff. The Faculty takes advantage of its capital city location through its links that include Government, the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa, Archives New Zealand, the National Library and numerous theatres and art galleries.

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Events

Jun21Public LecturesSustaining the Pivot? Washington's Challenges in the Asia-Pacific Region
Date: 21 June 2013
Time: 10.00 am
Venue: Room 501, Railway West Wing, Pipitea Campus
Public Lecture by Professor Jeffrey D McCausland Read more
Jul2-5ConferencesAAEH Faultlines Conference
Date: 2–5 July 2013
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: Victoria University of Wellington
The 2013 AAEH Conference will be held at Victoria University of Wellington in 2013. Read more
Aug26-27ConferencesNew Historians Conference
Date: 26–27 August 2013
Time: 8.30 am
Venue: Victoria University Kelburn Campus
History postgraduate students seek papers for the eighth annual New Historians Postgraduate Conference. Read more

News

4 June 2013 Victoria first in New Zealand University Research Rankings
Victoria first in New Zealand University Research Rankings Read more
30 May 2013 Ranking success for School
High international and national rankings for the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations. Read more
22 May 2013 Te Reo Māori vocabulary in the Online Dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language
Te Reo Māori now part of online sign language dictionary  Read more

deborah-willis Welcome

Professor Deborah Willis, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean welcomes you to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Read more from Deborah.

Research

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is known for achieving excellence in research in many disciplinary areas and is the home of many internationally acclaimed researchers.
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The Staff in the Faculty Student and Academic Services Office are here to assist you.
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Statement of Purpose

"The Faculty is committed to the advancement of knowledge and creative activity…”

Read more about the Faculty’s recognition of strengths and goals