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 Mia Lindgren
Dean, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education -
Professor Therese Davis
Chair, Department of Media and Communication -
Professor Ruth Abbey
Chair, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences -
Professor James Verdon
Chair, Department of Film, Games and Animation -
Professor Susanne Garvis
Chair, Department of Education -
Professor Kim Vincs
Co-Director, Centre for Transformative Media Technologies -
Professor Angela Ndalianis
Co-Director, Centre for Transformative Media Technologies -
Professor Niki Frantzeskaki
Director and Program Leader, Centre for Urban Transitions -
Dr Carolyn Beasley
Academic Director, Research and Training -
Dr Mark Finn
Acting Academic Director, International Partnerships -
Carolina Oakley
Executive Officer, School of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities -
Professor Kay Cook
Research Director
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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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- 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 -
- 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 -
- 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 -
- Social Affairs
Understanding and celebrating NAIDOC Week
Swinburne and the Moondani Toombadool Centre are proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week with our communityThursday 02 July 2020 -
- Politics
‘The time has come to say something of the forgotten class’: how Menzies transformed Australian political debate
As Australia’s longest serving prime minister, the career of Robert Menzies remains a model of political success in this country.Thursday 18 June 2020
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 4983 or send an email to ASSHadmin@swinburne.edu.au.