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Support and empower people through studying the Humanities

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Support and empower people

Creative arts and health, criminology, gender and diversity, philosophy, psychological science, sociology

Help people to thrive through understanding diverse human perspectives and backgrounds. Foster welfare, justice and health through analysing and applying theoretical and practical models. If you want to support human wellbeing, we have a major for you.

Choosing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Tasmania is more than just a degree; it’s a pathway to making a meaningful impact on society.

In this degree, you’ll delve into the complexities of human behaviour, culture, and society. By studying majors such as Creative Arts and Health, Criminology, Gender and Diversity, Philosophy, Psychological Science, and Sociology, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to support and empower individuals and communities.

This program is designed to help you understand diverse human perspectives and backgrounds, fostering welfare, justice, and health through the analysis and application of theoretical and practical models.

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University of Tasmania students at the Inveresk library, Launceston

Help people to thrive by understanding their unique experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re exploring the intersection of art and health or examining the social constructs of gender and diversity, you’ll learn to appreciate and advocate for the people who need your voice.

Foster welfare, justice, and health by applying your analytical skills to real-world issues. In Criminology, you’ll study the causes and consequences of crime, developing strategies to promote justice and rehabilitation. In Psychological Science, you’ll explore the intricacies of the human mind, equipping yourself to support mental health and well-being.

Practice being an agent for change by engaging with contemporary social issues and developing solutions that promote equity and inclusion. Philosophy will challenge you to think critically about ethical dilemmas, while Sociology will provide you with the tools to understand and address social inequalities.

If you want to support human well-being, we have a major for you. Each major offers a unique lens through which to view and improve the world, preparing you to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Join us at the University of Tasmania and become a catalyst for change in your community and beyond.

If you are ready to apply, find out more with our Bachelor of Arts or learn more about ways you can make a difference with a Humanities course.