The School of the Humanities and Languages is a leading humanities and languages School committed to research excellence. Our academics are internationally recognised for their scholarly expertise.

Humanities and Languages is committed to Research excellence, ranking as a national leader in a number of disciplines (Excellence in Research for Australia 2012), and in the top 100 internationally (QS World University Rankings 2012). The School has an impressive cohort of Honours and Postgraduate Research students who add to the vibrant research culture. It is also home to the Global Irish Studies Centre, known for its Literary and Historical Research in Irish Culture and History.

The School is distinguished by its vast range of specialty courses and research opportunities in our key disciplines and across the interdisciplinary humanities areas. The School has a strong research impact, with continued success in securing research grants and funding. We have an established record of producing leading humanities texts and contributing to national and international publications including research articles, conference papers and editorials.

Our scholars present a wide range of contemporary and traditional thought and the breadth of our approach ensures that our programs challenge, engage and inform.

As a research student within the school you will be part of this research environment.