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Welcome Message from the Executive Dean

Welcome to The University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The School has ten strands – Anthropology, Sociology and Archaeology Creative Arts (Music, Art and Design and Theatre Arts), Geography and Population Studies, History, Gender Studies, Philosophy, Information and Communication Science, Journalism and Public Relations, Linguistic and Modern Languages, Literature and English Communication, Political Science, Psychology, and Social Work.

The School of

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SHSS Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Admission to the academic programmes is very competitive and potential students are requested to read this section very carefully. All the interested applicants of undergraduate programmes of the School will apply for the “Bachelor of Arts (or) Diploma in Language & Communication” Programmes,

Minimum Eligibilty Requirements

The following are the minimum eligibility criteria to apply into Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Language & Communication Programmes:

Bachelor of Arts Programme

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Postgraduate Programs

Postgraduate Programs offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences

  • Masters in Professional Writing

Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The School offers the following programs

Bachelor of Arts ( Major in Philosophy)
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Anthropology, Sociology &

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School of Humanities & Social Sciences

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The School of Humanities and Social Sciences produces high-level, trained manpower, conducts research, and provides advisory services to stakeholders in:

  • Anthropology and Sociology;
  • Archaeology;
  • Creative Arts;
  • History;
  • Gender

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About the School

In June 2000, the National Parliament passed a Bill to amend the University Act (Chapter 169) and its Statutes, which gave effect to the implementation of the restructure, that resulted in the establishment of Schools in January 2001. Academic

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Postgraduate Studies Prospectus

Download Prospectus 2026

Call for Applications for Postgraduate Programmes – 2026

Information about eligibility for Admission to Postgraduate Programs

Potential candidates who are interested in taking up our Postgraduate Program, are encouraged to see information about eligibility for admission before applying. Separate Application Form must be submitted for each program.

  • Application Form for Postgraduate Re-enrollment
  • Application Form for Postgraduate Studies New Intake

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