Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

A diverse yet closely related set of subject areas driven by passionate inquiry into what makes us human

Research-led teaching and outstanding support is offered across undergraduate and postgraduate study in: Animal Welfare and Society; Anthropology; Archaeology; Classical Studies; Creative Writing; English Literature; Film Studies; Geography; History; Philosophy; Politics and International Relations; Psychology; Religion and Sociology.

We are proud of the range and quality of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These programmes are widely recognised as providing students with high-quality learning opportunities. Our innovative programmes enable you to develop in-depth subject expertise and relevant skills for the future that not only meet but exceed employers’ expectations.

Besides being dedicated lecturers, our academics are active researchers who contribute substantially to a high-impact research environment. Our faculty achieved strong results in the most recent Research Excellence Framework, especially in Theology and Religious Studies, History and Psychology.

We actively engage in research and knowledge exchange through our centres, consultancies, public engagement and the many fascinating projects carried out by our researchers.

Image top courtesy of History alumnus Patrick Young.

Discover our schools and departments

Department of Social Sciences

Home to Animal Welfare and Society, Geography, Politics, and Sociology

Department of English and Creative Writing

Home of English Literature, Linguistics and Creative Writing

School of History, Archaeology and Philosophy

Home of Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Studies, History, Philosophy and Religion

Department of Psychology

From Forensic Psychology to Health Psychology, from cognition to creativity

Explore our research

Meet the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences team

Prof. Michael Bradshaw, Faculty Dean
Dr Gareth Morgan, Director of Faculty Operations
Dr Samuel Nyman, Head of Department of Psychology
Dr Nick Thorpe , Head of School of History, Archaeology and Philosophy
Dr Glenn Fosbraey, Associate Dean/Interim head of Department of English and Creative Writing
Dr Tom Ball, Head of Department of Social Sciences
Dr Gordon McKelvie, Faculty Research Degrees Lead
Dr Graciela Iglesias-Rogers, Faculty Lead for Internationalisation
Myra Wilkinson, Faculty Web Officer/Research & Engagement Officer

Our research and knowledge exchange

Research in Humanities and Social Sciences

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