Program Overview

Introduction to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The faculty is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for successful careers in their chosen fields.

Undergraduate Study

The faculty offers several undergraduate degrees, including:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Communication
• Bachelor of Environment and Society
• Bachelor of Global Studies
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Politics
• Bachelor of Popular Music

Postgraduate Study

The faculty also offers postgraduate programs, including:

• Postgraduate diplomas
• Master's degrees
• Doctoral degrees

Other Study Options

In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the faculty offers:

• Certificate in Deaf Studies
• Certificate of Proficiency
• Certificate in Proficiency in English
• Pre-degree programs, including:
  • Diploma in Māoritanga
  • Diploma in University Studies (Pasifika Pathways)

Research Areas

The faculty has a strong research focus, with several research centers and institutes, including:

• Centre for Strategic Studies
• Deaf Studies Research Unit
• New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre
• New Zealand India Research Institute
• New Zealand Centre for Literary Translation
• New Zealand Dictionary Centre
• Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies
• Wai-te-ata Press

Schools

The faculty is comprised of several schools, including:

• School of Arts and Media
• School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations
• School of Languages and Cultures
• School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
• School of Social and Cultural Studies
• New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī
• International Institute of Modern Letters
• Miramar Creative Centre

FHSS Internship

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers an internship program (FHSS302) that provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience and apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. The program consists of:

• An internship (80-100 hours)
• Workshops
• Readings
• Assignments

Course Information

FHSS302 is a 20-point course that is assessed on a pass/fail basis. The course is limited entry, and students from all Victoria University of Wellington undergraduate degrees can apply.

How to Apply

To apply for the internship program, students must submit a cover letter and a current CV. This will be followed by an interview with the internships coordinator.

Host Organisations

The faculty has partnerships with a range of organisations, including:

• Adam Art Gallery
• AFS New Zealand
• Alexander Turnbull Library
• All Good Organics
• Alliance Française Wellington
• Anglican Chaplaincy
• Arts Access Aotearoa
• Business Events Wellington / WellingtonNZ
• Capital Magazine
• Conductive Education Wellington Trust
• Council for International Development
• Creative Commons
• Department of Conservation
• Department of Internal Affairs
• Double Denim
• Environmental Protection Authority
• Film for Change
• Footnote
• French Film Festival
• Fulbright New Zealand
• Holocaust Centre of New Zealand
• Hui E!
• Human Rights Measurement Initiative
• Inspiring Stories
• Lucire—The global fashion magazine
• Māori Pasifika Outreach Team (Victoria University of Wellington)
• Maritime New Zealand
• Ministry for Women
• Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
• Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Social Development
• Motu Economic and Public Policy Research
• Museum of New Zealand/Te Papa Tongarewa (National Services Te Paerangi)
• Neonatal Trust/Ideas Shop
• New Zealand Book Council
• New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
• New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
• NZ Psychological Society
• NZonScreen
• Oxfam New Zealand
• Pirate and Queen
• Platform Charitable Trust
• PlayShop Performance Company
• Radio New Zealand
• Read NZ Te Pou Muramura
• Red Cross New Zealand
• Restorative Justice Aotearoa
• Rights Intelligence/HRMI
• Save the Children
• Sexual Abuse Prevention Network
• SOUNZ Centre for NZ Music
• Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa
• Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)
• The Dowse Art Museum
• Toitūroa Sustainability Victoria University of Wellington
• UnionAID
• United Nations Women Aotearoa NZ
• Verve—The Event Agency
• Victoria University of Wellington Student Health
• Volunteering New Zealand
• VUW International Office
• Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa
• Wellington City Council
• YEA - Youth Employability Aotearoa

Student Profiles

Several students have completed internships through the program, including:

• Caitlin Venus, who interned with the Council for International Development (CID)
• Scott White, who interned with Motu Economic and Public Policy Research
• Alex Barrow, who interned with Lucire, a global fashion magazine based in Wellington

Conclusion

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington offers a wide range of programs and research opportunities for students. The faculty is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for successful careers in their chosen fields.