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Study humanities and social sciences at Flinders University for a fulfilling career in a field you're passionate about. Start with a foundational Bachelor of Arts, then tailor your degree to suit your interests and aspirations with one of our 24 majors in areas such as English, philosophy, politics, creative writing, languages, history and gender studies. Or, study South Australia's only Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and get ready for an exciting career exploring the past.

When you study at Flinders, you'll gain valuable, transferable skills such as critical and creative thinking, social intelligence and communication that'll set you up to succeed in a range of arts, business, politics and government settings. You'll be taught by the best: our teaching teams have international reputations for excellence, are plugged into industry trends, and connected to professional networks, meaning you'll be well-equipped to enter the workforce long before you graduate. You'll share ideas in purpose-built learning spacers with educators — and fellow students — who will challenge, mentor and inspire you.

Plus, you'll get hands-on placement and internship opportunities with our range of industry partners, including archaeology, arts and entertainment, tourism, government and sporting organisations, pushing you to develop leadership skills and pursue artistic excellence.

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What’s included:

  • Eligibility and entry requirements
  • How to apply
  • What you will study
  • Your experience at Flinders

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Flinders was the perfect choice for me as it really allowed me to pursue my interests and study in a friendly and productive environment. Flinders stands out to me from other universities because of the diversity in topics they offer as well as the tightknit and welcoming community within the college.

Yianni Cartledge,
Bachelor of Arts (History)/Bachelor of Education

Ranked No.1 in SA
in Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences for full-time employment, learner engagement, overall learning experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

Five stars
in Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences for median graduate income.

(The Good Universities Guide 2023 (undergraduate))

No. 3 in Australia
for Archaeology

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021

Ranked No. 1 in Australia
in Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences for skills development.

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate)

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