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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Coming Events

Feb11Film Symposium Cinema in the Digital Age.

Date: 11 February 2010
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: Rutherford House
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Latest News

from 2010 BA Changes from 2010

There will be significant changes to the BA requirements from 2010. To ensure everyone has a clear idea of the changes being introduced and how they will affect current BA students, we have compiled a summary of these.

5 February 2010 Research on Morphology wins Marsden

Professor Laurie Bauer has been awarded a large Marsden Grant to further his research on Morphology.

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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