School of Social Sciences and Psychology

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Welcome to the School of Social Sciences and Psychology

The School of Social Sciences and Psychology offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including research programs that combine advanced academic knowledge with real-life training to suit a range of career needs and interests in a wide range of disciplines. The School is committed to the integration of teaching, research and practice for the betterment of society and for the enhancement of human performance and life satisfaction.

The School's academic staff are active researchers and experienced lecturers, including staff from the School’s two Research Centres:

and other recognised research clusters:
  • School of Social Sciences and Psychology courses
  • School of Social Sciences and Psychology disciplines
  • Research in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology
  • UWS Psychology Clinic 
  • Key People in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology 
  • School of Social Sciences and Psychology contact

Locations

The School of Social Sciences and Psychology is located on the Bankstown, Penrith and soon Parramatta campuses of the University.

History

The School commenced in 2012, being a merger of the School of Social Sciences and the School of Psychology. The combined School has an active research culture which encompasses a range of theoretical and epistemological approaches, and a strong program of postgraduate training reflecting the diverse and multi-disciplinary interests of staff.