College of Arts & Social Sciences

More than 16 per cent of young adults in Australia are acting in a caring role for someone with a long-term health condition or chronic illness, according to a new survey from The Australian National University (ANU). 

The survey asked 16–17-year-olds from across the country about their caring responsibilities. 

Lead author Professor Ben Edwards said unlike in the adult population, where females are far more likely to be in a caring role, just over half (51 per cent) of young carers are male.

Register now to hear from our master program convener to find out more about your postgraduate study options in Applied Criminology at ANU.

The Master of Applied Criminology is an advanced qualification for those working in, or planning to enter, criminal justice related professions that seek to mitigate and prevent crime and illegal activity across Australia, New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, or internationally.

Imagine yourself flipping through a Spanish-language comic with ease, reading Don Quixote in its original Spanish, Dante's Inferno in Italian, or even crafting a well-structured essay in a foreign language.

For Aleksandar Rapajic, that day came sooner than expected.

“By the end of SPAN3001 – Intermediate 1, I could do what I previously could only have done in an English class; read a text then write a full, structured, literary essay analysing it. The only difference was that I was doing it in Spanish.”

The Master of Applied Criminology is an advanced qualification for those working in, or planning to enter, criminal justice related professions that seek to mitigate and prevent crime and illegal activity across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, or internationally. The program’s expert teaching staff are active researchers who can draw upon their wealth of local and international experience, as well as their connections with government and industry.

The Master of Digital Humanities enables students to develop high-level skills in digital literacy and applied humanities. Our flexible structure allows students to learn emerging digital research methods, advanced critical thinking and data analysis. Students gain an understanding of how humanities research is applied in broader society and are supported to develop communication skills across traditional and digital platforms aimed at both the academic and public spheres.

As Australia's population continues to evolve—with declining birth rates and increasing life expectancies contributing to an ageing society—planning for the future has never been more critical. 

In response, The Australian National University (ANU) has launched The Population Lab (Poplab), a cutting-edge research initiative designed to equip partners in government, industry and the not-for-profit sector with the insights needed to anticipate and adapt to shifting demographic trends. 

In 2023 the Centre for Art History and Art Theory in the ANU School of Art & Design established a new fellowship scheme to increase the impact of the Dobell endowment to support the research of art historians and curators at all stages of their careers. Each year one position known as the Sir William Dobell Visiting Chair and up to four positions known as the Sir William Dobell Visiting Fellow are awarded.

We are excited to announce the Sir William Dobell Chair and Fellows for 2025.

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Early-career researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have been acknowledged with ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for research ranging from the exploration of more sustainable chemical manufacturing to improving doctor-patient communication. 

Dr Eliezer Estrecho, Dr Jamie Hicks, Dr Maria Dahm and Dr Bradley Jack have been recognised for their significant contributions to science and their outstanding impact on community engagement and outreach. 

The Master of Applied Criminology is an advanced qualification for those working in, or planning to enter, criminal justice related professions that seek to mitigate and prevent crime and illegal activity across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region, or internationally.

The program’s expert teaching staff are active researchers who can draw upon their wealth of local and international experience, as well as their connections with government and industry.