Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Every aspect of the work of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences is rooted in a commitment to celebrate diversity, promote equality of opportunity, and pursue academic excellence.

Study with us

The Faculty seeks to equip students to be confident, effective and highly skilled graduates. As a student of the Faculty, you will discover and understand what it means to be a part of an increasingly complex but connected and globalised world, and the positive difference that they each can make on the world.

Explore our courses

Explore, push boundaries, create and innovate

The Faculty is a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environment where students and staff can explore, push boundaries, create, and innovate. The Faculty is a safe space in which human diversity is valued and celebrated, and where every student can have confidence that they will be supported in working towards and achieving their full potential.

Faculty Leadership

Professor David McGravie

Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) and Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Professor Darren Sproston

Associate Dean (Education and Student Success)

Associate Professor Johanna Bacon

Associate Dean (Partnerships, Enterprise and Recruitment)

Professor Simon Grennan

Professor of Art and Design, Associate Dean Research and Innovation, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

Upcoming events

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Education Experience Day

Our popular Education Experience Day is for year 12 and 13 pupils who are considering a career in career in education or teaching and are considering their options after school/college.

Three students working on desktop computers in a library.

PGCE Open Evening

Join us for our in-person information events, which will cover this course and and the entirety of our PGCE provision. The events are specifically designed to help you find out more about our PGCEs and will give you the chance to meet academics and have your questions answered.