The Hebrew and Jewish Studies program offers an unparalleled opportunity to study the development of Jewish civilisation, Israeli history and culture, and the study of the Hebrew language.
Hebrew and Jewish Studies investigates the history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, ethnography and social theory of Jewish society and culture. You will be encouraged to engage in contemporary debates about ethnicity and identity, assimilation, exile and Diaspora cultures.
The aim of History and Philosophy of Science is to understand science; how it works, its historical development and its function in modern society.
History and Philosophy of Science thus integrates philosophical, historical and sociological approaches to the study of science. It provides you with an insight into scientific methods and objectives without actually having to do science. You will gain analytical skills in evaluating scientific (and non-scientific) knowledge as well as a broad understanding of the historical development of science in its interactions with philosophy, religion and society.
Learn the language of one of Australia's closest neighbours. Learning Indonesian can open up many interesting employment opportunities – in Indonesia, and with the many organisations that work with its 200 million citizens, including the Australian Government.
Indonesian language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence of units from Indonesian 1 through to Indonesian 6, with four additional advanced units. Entry points are determined by your background in the language, placement testing and prerequisites.
Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world. It is embraced by approximately one-fifth of the world’s population.
The Islamic Studies program provides you with the opportunity to study the development of Islamic thought and Muslim societies from a broad multidisciplinary perspective. It addresses the issues relevant to the development of Islam as a religion and civilisation from its origins to the present.
Study Italian language and culture in one of Australia's leading Italian language programs. Learn the language of a culturally rich country to help with your own travel, and learn how Italy has influenced Australian art, food and lifestyle.
Italian language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence of units from Italian 1 through to Italian 6 and beyond. Entry and exit points are determined by your background in the language, placement testing if required, and prerequisites.
Linguistics is the study of language in all its aspects, including its structure and diversity, how it changes and evolves, how people learn and make use of it to communicate, and how it is implicated in relations of power.
This major will give you an insight into the most fundamental of all human faculties, develops strong analytical skills and provides a foundation for work in many areas.
Media and Communications offers you foundational knowledge for the 21st century. It will equip you with a critical understanding of the constantly changing global media environment and technologies, and provide core research and professional skills valued across a range of media sectors.
The wide array of subjects that comprise the Media and Communications major cover key developments in media industries, new communication technologies and their impact on politics, society and culture. While the main focus is on Australia and the Asia-Pacific, the course has a global orientation, reflecting today’s increasingly interconnected media systems, markets and production ecologies of contemporary digital networks.
The Politics and International Studies major gives you an understanding of the main political issues, institutions, ideas and actors that dominate the local, national and international agenda.
It explores the relationships between countries and regions, and the international system as a whole. The wide range of issues and topics covered includes globalisation, regionalism, environmental politics, American power and diplomacy, and international relations.
Psychology helps you understand why people are the way they are, and why they do the things they do. You will also study abnormal behaviour, including how it occurs and how it can be treated.
Learn about aspects of behaviour such as human motivation and emotion, decision-making processes and social interaction, through a strong basic knowledge of psychological concepts and theories in areas including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, sensation and perception, and social psychology.
Russia is and will continue to be one of the world’s largest political powers. Speakers of Russian can better understand this rich and diverse country and where it is placed in history, politics, economics and culture.
Russian language subjects are organised in a progressive sequence of units, from Russian 1 through to Russian 6. While students taking the major will normally enter at Russian 1, entry and exit points are determined by your background in the language, placement testing and prerequisites.
