The Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences’ areas of research include: gender and women’s history; histories of refugees, migration and humanitarian studies; European empires and global world histories; colonial and comparative Indigenous histories; social and political change; political economy; and literature.

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Our global team of scholars are experts in the fields of history, politics, sociology, and literature.

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Higher degree research

IHSS welcomes applications to the PhD and MPhil programs from prospective domestic and international candidates whose research interests align with the research strengths of our academic staff. Applications are accepted year round and scholarships are available.

We strongly encourage applicants to seek out a suitable supervisor by visiting Our People - IHSS and Our People - NSAH. For further information, please click on the link below.

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