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 Mark Freeman
Acting Chair, Department Film, Games and Animation -
Professor Susanne Garvis
Chair, Department of Education -
Associate Professor Narelle Lemon
Associate Dean, Education -
Professor Kim Vincs
Centre Director for Transformative Media Technologies -
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
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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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- 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 -
- Social Affairs
Swinburne academic raises crucial funds for Tongan relief efforts
Dr. Maryanne Pale, Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Education, has set up a GoFundMe page in support of a NGO in Tonga.
Thursday 03 February 2022 -
- 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 -
- Design
Swinburne students win international Student Game Award in LA
The winner of the international competition was announced in Los Angeles on 8 December.Friday 08 December 2017
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 5893 or send an email to SoSMFEExecutive@swin.edu.au.