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

May27SeminarsFHSS Learning and Teaching Series: Sydney Shep, Mark Sheehan & Donelle McKinley
Date: 27 May 2013
Time: 12.30 pm
Venue: HM LT104
"How We Use Digital Technologies to Enable Historical Thinking" Read more
May29FHSS Postgraduate Information Evening
Date: 29 May 2013
Time: 5.00 pm
Venue: AM 102/104 (opposite Wishbone)
A chance for students to mix and mingle with fellow postgraduates and FHSS staff. 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

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