In Humanities, we research and analyse many aspects of human experience through history, linguistics and philosophy.
Research areas
- Classics and Ancient History
- encompasses Latin and ancient Greek and Roman civilisations and the contributions they have made to the modern world.
- English and Cultural Studies
- works across a number of genres, historical periods and thematic areas, including medieval and renaissance studies, romantic and victorian literature, modernism, Australian literature, postcolonial studies and many others.
- European Languages and Studies
- examines the political, social and cultural aspects of contemporary Europe with a particular focus on French, German, and Italian languages.
- History
- covers medieval and modern aspects of Australian, European, Asian, African and United States societies.
- Linguistics
- includes theoretical research in linguistics and practical projects relating to the Pacific Islands and Aboriginal Australia.
- Medieval and Early Modern Studies
- covers pre-modern Europe and its modern afterlife.
- Philosophy
- investigates the fundamental nature of reality, knowledge and values.
Research centres and groups
- Centre for Western Australian History
- Australia Research Council Network for Early European Research
- Gender Studies
- Westerly Centre
Publications
- Essays in French Literature and Culture.
- Limina - a journal of historical and cultural studies.
- Studies in Western Australian History - the premier journal for research in West Australian history.
- Outskirts - a feminist cultural studies online journal.
- Parergon - the journal for the Australian & New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies.
- Westerley Magazine - a journal focusing on literature and culture of Australia, particularly Western Australia, and its neighbouring regions of South East Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Research Fellowships
The University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme aims to attract high quality early career researchers with excellent potential.
