College of Arts & Social Sciences
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Received an offer to study Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) at ANU but still have questions?
The Australian National University (ANU) is Australia’s Number 1 University1 (five stars) for staff qualifications, and small class sizes (the lowest student-to-staff ratio) and consistently recognised as one of the great universities of the world. ANU leads the nation and is ranked in the Top 20 internationally across subjects including2:
Meet Dr V. Chitra co-organiser of the PossumLab title
Article by Phillis Zeng.
Dr V. Chitra joined the ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology in February 2024 as a new lecturer in Anthropology. With her passion and expertise in visual arts and science and technology, Chitra brings creative approaches to environmental anthropology.
Gladiator II is full of historical inaccuracies – but is that a problem? title
Article by Natalia Burgess.
Gladiator II has it all: hunky men in armour, brutal warfare, tyrannical emperors and even flesh-eating baboons.
But film buffs and historians alike have criticised the highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, calling out the movie’s anachronisms.
The story follows Lucius (the internet’s favourite boyfriend, Paul Mescal), who is forced to enter the Colosseum after his kingdom, Numidia, is conquered by Rome’s emperors.
Why studying India’s roads matters for Australia’s international relations title
As one of Australia’s key trading partners and regional allies, India’s rise as a global economic powerhouse remains a topic of much debate. ANU historian Aditya Balasubramanian is hoping to contribute to this discussion by conducting the first-ever study of post-colonial roadbuilding in the South Asian nation.
The globe’s most populous country, India, is wrestling with a colossal challenge: delivering economic prosperity for 1.4 billion people while curbing the environmental cost of its expeditious development.
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Screen Studies
Please note that the Screen Studies major and minor have been disestablished from 2025. Students who commenced their studies in the Bachelor of Arts in 2024 or before can still complete a major or minor in screen studies as part of their program. If you are intending to do this, we strongly encourage you to select your major/minor in ANUHub now. This will help the CASS Student Office identify you and provide timely support as needed.
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Indian and South Asian Studies
This major has been replaced with the South Asian Studies Major (SASS-MAJ) from 2025. As many courses are listed in both majors, students may choose to complete either the Indian and South Asian Studies or the South Asian Studies Major. For further information, please contact the CASS Student Office.