Arts, Social Sciences and Social Work

Courses and Study Study areas Arts, Social Sciences & Social Work

Arts and Social Sciences at JCU offers you a wide variety of specialised areas of study within several broad fields, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Social Work.

You are encouraged to develop critical thinking, problem solving, communication and research skills for successful study and you have the opportunity to sample from a wide range subjects. In your second year you can pick your specialised discipline. You can also craft a varied course of study that maximises your ability to meet the changing demands of employers.

Our areas of study also seek to provide you with opportunities to study abroad or undertake placements and research in our Asia Pacific region.

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