School of Global, Urban and Social Studies

School of Global, Urban and Social Studies

The School of Global, Urban and Social Studies delivers education, training and research that contribute to a just and sustainable world. Join us today.

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Profile photo of Professor Katherine Johnson, Dean of School of Global, Urban and Social Studies.

Welcome to GUSS

The School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) is one of RMIT’s largest schools with a vibrant interdisciplinary education, training and research culture that demonstrates our shared commitment to sustainability, justice, equality, and radical care for people and planet. 

The school’s teaching programs from undergraduate to PhD are delivered by leading subject experts from the applied humanities and social sciences.

Teaching areas

Criminology & Justice Studies

Global & Language Studies

Social Work & Human Services

Sustainability & Urban Planning

Research

The School of Global, Urban and Social Studies works in partnership with industry and communities to respond to the most pressing social and environmental needs of our time by delivering research outcomes that promote sustainability for people and the planet.

Research centres and groups

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Industry

RMIT's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) actively develop and nurture partnerships with industry and communities.

The School's longstanding partnerships inform our research and teaching, producing work-ready graduates.

Explore our industry partnerships by teaching area:

Criminology & Justice Studies

Global & Language Studies

Social Work & Human Services

Sustainability & Urban Planning

News

Contact

Visit us

Address: 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Location: Melbourne City Campus, Building 8, Level 10
Hours:
 Monday to Friday: 9am–5pm
Phone: +61 3 9925 2328
Email address: guss.reception@rmit.edu.au

Postal address

School of Global, Urban and Social Studies
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne, Victoria - 3001

Current student enquiries

RMIT Connect Student Portal

Phone: Call +61 3 9925 5000 and select the option to 'Speak to your School' then 'College of Design and Social Context'.
Operating hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs, 10am-5pm Friday excluding public holidays.

Research

Centre for Urban Research: cur@rmit.edu.au
Social Equity Research Centre: serc@rmit.edu.au

 

People

The School of Global, Urban and Social Studies is led by a team of professionals with knowledge and experience across their fields, including sustainability, language studies, justice, and social work, and more.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.