School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education
Advancing what it means to be human in a more-than-human world.
The School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education brings together people from the humanities, arts, film and media, social sciences and education to explore how industries, cultures and societies evolve and respond to technological transformation.
We address some of the most pressing issues and challenges that require both scientific creativity and understanding of human complexities. Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with sought-after transferable skills in communication, teamwork and leadership.
Our departments, centres and groups
Explore our courses
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Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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Education
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Film and Television
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Media and Communication
School leadership
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Professor James Verdon
Dean, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education -
Professor Ruth Abbey
Chair, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences -
Dr Steven Murdoch
Acting Associate Dean, Education -
Associate Professor Christian (Andi) Nygaard
Director and Program Leader, Centre for Urban Transitions; Director, AHURI’s Swinburne Research Centre -
Professor Kay Cook
Associate Dean, Research -
Professor Sivanes Phillipson
Chair, Department of Education -
Professor Susan Kerrigan
Chair, Department of Film, Games & Animation -
Associate Professor John McCormick
(Acting) Centre Director for Transformative Media Technologies -
Associate Professor Diana Bossio
Chair, Department of Media and Communications
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The Standard: Real-world student publication
The Standard is based on the concept that students improve skills by doing real work for the public and the public benefits from the work being undertaken by the students.
Latest news
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- Health
Using storytelling to reduce ageism in the community
A Swinburne-led project is using digital storytelling to prevent ageism, which can lead to elder abuse.Monday 24 February 2020 -
- Social Affairs
We must celebrate gender and sexual diversity in our schools
Commentaries about the Safe Schools Coalition are out of touch, writes Swinburne's Lucy Nicholas.Tuesday 16 February 2016 -
- University
Student Adobe Digital Coaches are using storytelling to improve digital literacy
Swinburne students are being employed as Adobe Digital Coaches to share their knowledge and experience of Adobe applications with students and staffThursday 04 June 2020 -
- University
National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week explained
Swinburne’s Professor Andrew Gunstone, Ms Emma Gavin, and Dr Andrew Peters explain the history behind National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week.Friday 24 May 2019 -
- Law
‘Boundless opportunities’ put Swinburne law graduate on top
Swinburne Law School graduate has received a prestigious Supreme Court Prize 2020 for his oustanding academic achievements while studying at Swinburne.Thursday 14 May 2020
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 5893 or send an email to SoSMFEExecutive@swin.edu.au.