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

May20SeminarsFHSS Learning and Teaching Series: Miguel Arnedo-Gomez & Nicola Gilmour
Date: 20 May 2013
Time: 12.30 pm
Venue: HM LT104
"How and Why We Use VStream" Read more
May20FHSS Annual Pasifika Evening
Date: 20 May 2013
Time: 6.00 pm
Venue: KK LT303
A Pasifika evening for FHSS Pasifika students and their families Read more
May22SymposiumsAfter the Missions: Understanding New Zealand's Security Future
Date: 22 May 2013
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: Chancellor 1, Level 16, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington
As our forces return from Afghanistan and elsewhere, Victoria University's Centre for Strategic Studies… 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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Need advice on your programme of study?

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