School of Social and Cultural Studies Te Kura Mahinga Tangata

Our programmes

Gain an insight into the different programmes at the School of Social and Cultural Studies.

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Criminology

The Institute of Criminology at Victoria University of Wellington has a long and illustrious history.
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Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology is the study of cultural diversity in local and global settings.
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Religious Studies

Discover the many different ways in which humanity has understood and practiced their religions, and how influential these remain for shaping our world today.
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Sociology

The Sociology programme provides opportunities for the study of social interaction, social theory, social research and social problems.