Research
Staff in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences carry out research across the program areas of English literature, Modern History and Politics, Ethics, Applied Linguistics and Indonesian language and culture.
The School, however, has particular strengths in the areas of defence-related history and policy, and relations with East and South East Asia. Historians in the School have published widely on twentieth century conflicts, including a multi-volume history of the Australian Department of Defence. Researchers in the Politics program focus on political change in the Asia-Pacific region, Australian foreign relations, and defence policy. Indonesian staff focus on social and cultural change in Indonesia, and English scholars have developed a strong reputation in Australian literature, particularly in editing and bibliography.
Are you interested in a postgraduate research degree from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences?
The School offers research degrees at the level of M.Phil, M.A. and PhD in these programs. We welcome enquiries from potential research students whether in the military or not. You do not need to be a member of the Australian Defence Force to enrol for a research degree. Information about research scholarships is available on the Research Office webpage.
Several journals are edited by School members:
War and Society
Review of Indonesian and Malaysian Affairs
Journal of the Association for the Study of Australian Literature
The European Legacy