If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.

Social Sciences, Arts and Community Services

You’re interested in people. Our history. The many facets of modern society. Explore your passion further by studying a social science, arts or community services course. Learn about the past or focus on ways to strengthen our culturally and socially diverse communities in the future.

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Undergraduate Postgraduate Research

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Your dream career starts here

Practical experience during your studies will give you the real-world skills you need as a graduate. Having industry connections and up-to-date knowledge in your chosen field means you’ll feel confident to make the study-to-work leap. Get ready to become a changemaker.

Why study at Federation

Federation is a big uni with small-uni values. From the moment you receive an offer to the day you graduate, we make sure your experience is personalised. We want you to feel like your teachers really know you. Like the support staff really care. Like you’re not just another student. Why choose Federation? Because you’ll never get lost in the crowd.

Benefit from our small class sizes

Flexible study options fit your life

Our student support is second to none

Placement prepares you for work

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In the news:
Co-design the key to community programs

Federation researchers partnered with local government on a project about physical activity initiatives. Women from the City of Casey were invited to discuss barriers to exercise and co-design a fitness program. This helped identify community needs and areas for improvement.

Federation is known for social work. Everybody knows that … My friends are actually in Fed Uni, they told me 'come here, come to do your social work'."

— Oyindamola Atolani, Master of Social Work

You can always take the scenic route

If you don't meet the entry requirements for your preferred course, we can help you find another way to reach your career goal.

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Federation University Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where our campuses, centres and field stations are located and we pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations Peoples.

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