School of Social Sciences
Understanding human experience and exploring how and why society works
From political science and communication to archaeology and linguistics, we collaborate across government, community and industry to develop responses to major societal opportunities, challenges and injustices.
Our school is a hub for engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Through innovative research and transformative education, our students forge critical understandings of local, regional and global issues.
Our disciplines
Anthropology and Sociology
This area seeks to better understand people and the societies in which they live and work.
Find out moreArchaeology
Archaeology is the study of human life, thoughts and actions through materials left behind.
Find out moreAsian Studies
Asian Studies critiques and interrogates Western theories of social, economic, political and cultural development.
Find out moreLinguistics
Language is at the core of what it means to be human and is central to how we interact with others in our lives.
Find out moreMedia and Communication
Media and communication tools are transforming the way we think about our identities, relationships and communities.
Find out morePolitical Science and International Relations
Our research and teaching explores the politics and governance of our complex, dynamic and globalised world.
Find out moreCongratulations to our student award winners
We recognise the hard work and dedication you give to your studies and wish to celebrate your achievement with you. We also thank our generous donors for their continued support.
View the full list of School of Social Sciences 2019 prize winners and 2020 scholarship recipients and a selection of video messages.
Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in WA
With four European, four Asian and two Classical languages on offer, UWA is the leading institution in WA for language learning.
Immerse yourself in another language. Learn to see the world in a new way. Move between cultures with ease.
News
UWA academics leading online learning
See how our academics are teaching their classes online and interacting with students virtually.
Read moreUWA alumna wins Journalist of the Year Award
Annabel Hennessy wins Walkley Young Australian Journalist of the Year Award for Jody Gore investigation Kill or Be Killed?
Read moreNew research prepares for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
UWA researchers are part of a new study designed to prepare parents and government for a potential Australia-wide vaccination program.
Read moreWA African Women’s Leadership (A-LEAD) Program 2019-20 Graduation!
The inaugural participants in the A-LEAD Program graduated at the International Women’s Day 2020 Gala
Read moreUWA researchers to showcase their science findings live
UWA Social Sciences early career researcher, Ana Paula Motta, has been selected to present their research at the 2020 FameLab Western Australia semi-final.
Read moreNew pathway aims to alleviate concerns of year 12 ATAR students
UWA has introduced a new admissions pathway to help Year 12 ATAR students worried about a substantial interruption to their studies due to COVID-19.
Read moreOur research strengths
We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative research environment, pooling our expertise to work for the greater good. This is reflected in our cross-disciplinary research strengths, which bring together researchers from across the school at all stages of their career.
