A warm welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of New South Wales. We believe you will find your studies with us exciting, challenging and rewarding.

A number of distinctive degrees are offered within the Faculty, and in addition our degrees can be combined with many others to create a unique and focused undergraduate research experience. Many students undertake an additional Honours year, and while the majority proceeds directly into employment in a wide variety of fields, others continue their studies and undertake a higher degree by coursework or research. Different disciplines and areas of specialised study are offered in many fields, along with fundamental and core studies in the disciplines. Interdisciplinary studies are strongly recommended in a number of fields.

Our graduates are highly valued in many areas and are found both nationally and internationally in high level positions in fields as diverse as commerce and business, education, corporate affairs, public health and community service, media and public relations. Many of our graduates are now renowned writers, creative artists, performers and film-makers. The previous premier, Mr Bob Carr, is a graduate of our History program.

Our internship program is growing rapidly, with increasing numbers of students undertaking periods of attachment outside the University as part of their degrees. These arrangements are made by our Internship Officer and aim to match student interest with potential employers, and to give students experience of everyday life in their field of choice.

The Faculty fosters friendly and cooperative relations between staff and students. Advice is readily available throughout the year from our Faculty Office, where specialised support is available for student enquiries of all kinds. For more specialised academic assistance all lecturing staff have regular hours available for consultation, and tutors and administrative staff will always make time to answer questions or make suggestions.

Students are represented on the Faculty's main decision-making body, the Faculty Academic Board, and provide advice and feedback to many of the Faculty committees. Students are also welcome to make suggestions to the Faculty through the Faculty Office on the ground floor of the Morven Brown building, and of course are asked to respond regularly to formal feedback on their courses, subjects and teachers at the end of each session. The Associate Dean (Education) is also available to receive written comments and suggestions at any time from students.

International studies are very strongly supported within the Faculty. Most courses and subjects have a strong international focus and component; many students undertake language study of varying periods as part of their degree; and students are encouraged to undertake a period of international exchange, usually in their second year of study. All arrangements for these exchanges are managed by the Faculty and the University. There are many other unique opportunities which students can take advantage of during their time here.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences aims to make your period of study with us highly rewarding both personally and professionally. We welcome you to join the other fine students who make work and study such a challenge and a pleasure.

Annette Hamilton
Dean
Arts and Social Sciences

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