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We're ranked #2 in Australia (2025) and #30 globally (2026) for Philosophy. (QS Subject Rankings)
98% of students say our History units meet or exceed expectations. (Monash SETU 2019-2024)
We’re ranked #55 globally (up 12 spots) for Arts and Humanities. (QS Subject Rankings, 2026)
Interested in studying History or Archaeology at Monash? Bioethics or Philosophy? Human Rights, Indigenous Studies or Jewish Civilisation? As a student of Monash's School of Philosophical, Historical, and Indigenous Studies, you'll be part of innovative educational programs that enhance a wide range of careers.
We offer undergraduate study areas in the Bachelor of Arts, as well as a Philosophy specialisation in the Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics; and Graduate Coursework study in Bioethics.
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Explore events from across our School and Centres, including the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, the Monash Indigenous Studies Centre, and the Monash Bioethics Centre.
We offer research opportunities in the Master of Research Training, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, with academic research in Historical Studies and Philosophy. The School has a thriving postgraduate community and is able to provide expert supervision in many areas of research strength.
Professor Mark Harris
Dr Idan Dershowitz
Dr Kate Murphy
Professor Gordon Pentland
Tommy Fung
Silvie Luscombe
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