School of Social Sciences and Psychology

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:

• Urban Research Centre; and the
  
• Centre for the Study of Contemporary Muslim Societies

• Foundational Processes of Behaviour; and
  
• Diversities, Ethics and Education 

Locations

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

History

The School commenced in 2012, being a merger of the School of Social Sciences and the School of Pyschology. 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.