Our school is one of Australia's leading humanities schools and is also one of five research and teaching schools in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at University of New South Wales.

History is a means of understanding the relationship between the past and the present - a historical perspective offers important insights into contemporary society and debates. History is a rich and stimulating discipline, with its interest in the range of human societies through time and across cultures.

EMSAH’s recognised excellence in research and teaching develops and fosters cultural knowledge and creativity for local, national, and international communities. The School focuses on the study of culture and society through contemporary and historical texts and cultural practices.