Humanities and Social Science

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) aims to ensure that students develop:

• a sense of wonder, curiosity and respect about places, people, cultures and systems throughout the world, past and present, and an interest in and enjoyment of the study of these phenomena
• key historical, geographical, civic, business and economic knowledge of people, places, values and systems, past and present, in local to global contexts
• an understanding and appreciation of historical developments, geographic phenomena, civic values and economic factors that shape society, influence sustainability and create a sense of belonging
• an understanding of the key concepts applied to disciplinary and/or cross-disciplinary inquiries
• the capacity to use disciplinary skills, including disciplinary-appropriate questioning, researching using reliable sources, analysing, evaluating and communicating
• dispositions required for effective participation in everyday life, now and in the future, including the ability to problem-solve critically and creatively, make informed decisions, be a responsible and active citizen, make informed economic and financial choices, and reflect on ethics.​