Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

About us

About us

Play the video View an overview of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences and the research that takes place in the departments.

The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences comprises six departments:

Studying with us

Students that study with us benefit from the strong interdisciplinary research collaboration between our departments. We currently support the largest student intake at the University, with:

  • over 2,900 undergraduate students
  • over 1,600 postgraduate taught students
  • 391 research students

Our diverse range of graduate programmes and pathways at masters and doctorate level are offered through the Humanities & Social Sciences Graduate School. Students benefit from access to a portfolio of essential research skills training, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the multidisciplinary academic community.

Learning and teaching

We have a strong commitment to furthering learning and teaching within our Faculty. We frequently engage with our students and seek to build upon our success through listening to their experiences.

Research

Research is central to the work of our Faculty. Many of our 250 academic staff are involved with a range of research projects.

Our total research income for the 2012 academic year totalled £5.2 million.

 
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