College of Arts & Social Sciences

Head of a successful international business that now spans ten countries and has helped hundreds of thousands of people battling disability or social disadvantage to find work, Thérèse has raised three successful children, been patron of ten charities and has been the rock beneath her husband’s, former Prime Minister and ANU alumnus Kevin Rudd (BA (Asian Studies) (Hons) ‘81, political career.

A degree from any discipline within ANU Humanities, Arts, Languages and Social Sciences will set you apart on the national and international stage. No matter what career path you decide to follow, the skills you will gain from an Arts based degree will prepare you for every profession. With our strong discipline rankings, there is simply nowhere else to study, but with the best in your chosen field.

For half a century, the HC Coombs Creative Arts Fellowship has helped ANU establish itself as an international hub for artists, writers, composers, musicians and visitors from all types of creative arenas. The Fellowship connects practising leaders in their fields to ANU students and researchers, creating two-way access to new ways of thinking and creating.

Join us for a cocktail reception as we celebrate 50 years of the Fellowship and its impact on ANU.

Special guest speakers:

James Der Derian, is probably the most expert person in Australia on the subject of the great contemporary French thinker Paul Virilio. He edited the first anthology of Virilio’s writing to appear in English translation. Recently he was appointed Director of the Centre of International Security Studies and Michael Hinze Chair at the University of Sydney.

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the ANU community and can’t wait to see you on campus for Orientation Week (O-Week) and beyond! O-week is a must-attend event, with a variety of activities designed to set you up for success in the early stages of your program and give you a glimpse into university life. The 2025 Semester 2 O-week program begins Monday, 10 February 2025.

The CASS Student Office team will be holding an online Zoom session during the O-Week that will cover all you need to know to get ready for study at ANU.

We encourage all new students to attend one of this session.

Friday 18^th Feb: 11 – 12 pm

There will be ample opportunity to ask questions, and we can provide one to one advice if needed.

These sessions will cover:

This induction session is strongly recommended for all new CASS students. Hosted by Dr Claire Hansen PhD FHEA-Associate Dean (Student Experience and Integrity), this session will cover important information for new CASS students. Learn about the College, what to expect during your first semester of study, including the help, support available to you and tips on adjusting to university life, followed by afternoon tea. 

Relevant audiences:

• Undergraduate students
• Postgraduate coursework students

Written by Natalia Burgess. 

It is a truth universally acknowledged that adaptations of classic novels can often fall short of the original text. But Jane Austen’s 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice may be the exception. (Well, fingers crossed.)

It’s been more than 200 years since its publication and the novel has taken on a life of its own thanks to its satirical exploration of reputation, societal expectations, economic power and, of course, its use of the enemies-to-lovers trope.

Written by Erika McGown. 

When Katelyn Czubara gripped the wheel of the ANU Formula Sport Team’s custom-built car, her thoughts weren’t just on speed or engineering – it was about re-engaging in a lifelong passion and defying the quiet pressure that comes with being the first female driver in the team’s history.

Though no stranger to the racetrack, Katelyn’s previous experience was in karting – a discipline she excelled at. She even represented Australia in Italy in 2019 as part of a silver-medal winning, all-female team.

The School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR) is proud to share that Professor Ian McAllister has been awarded the 2025 Helen Dinerman Award by the World Association for Public Opinion Research (WAPOR).