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When you join our School, you will be among award-winning academics who are passionate about their research-inspired teaching. You’ll engage with ideas that sit at the heart of what it means to be human beings who live and have lived in complex societies. You’ll discover bold, new ideas about fundamental research by our academics and students alike.
Whether it’s a passion for learning about the past or about ethics, a desire to explore archaeology or the history of science, there’s so much to discover with us.
Explore our disciplines
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Classics and Archaeology
Classics and Archaeology is a leading program internationally for the study of the ancient world. It is home to cutting-edge research and field study undertaken by its staff, researchers and fellows
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Cultural Materials Conservation
The Cultural Materials Conservation program is the only one of its kind in Australia combining both the theory and practice of cultural material conservation.
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Gender Studies
Our program explores the significance of gender and sexuality on a range of discourses embedded within culture, identity and global history.
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History
Established in 1854, the History program at the University of Melbourne is one of the most distinguished and longest running in Australia.
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History and Philosophy of Science
The History and Philosophy of Science program began in 1946 at the University of Melbourne as one of the first departments of its kind in the world.
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Philosophy
Established in 1853, the Philosophy program has fostered generations of outstanding students and researchers.
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The Program in Jewish Culture and Society
The Jewish and Hebrew Studies program has gained national and international recognition for scholarly excellence, educational initiatives and cultural outreach.
Contact us
For all general student enquiries, enrolment and administration, please contact Stop 1
Find us on Level 6, West Wing, Arts West (Building 148B) (MAP)
The University of Melbourne, VIC 3010
Phone: +61 3 8344 5142
Email: shaps-info@unimelb.edu.au