Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
60th in the world for Arts and Humanities
QS World Rankings by Subject 2020

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The breadth and depth of research in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures provides an outstanding environment to work and study in.

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Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
We have one of the broadest portfolios in the arts and humanities, as well as the creative arts and technologies, among the Russell Group of research-intensive universities. The Faculty brings together experts to deliver teaching and research through the following schools.
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Welcome from the Dean
Leeds demonstrates that it is possible to be a big university that has an outstanding student experience, a strongly discipline-based university that is at the forefront of interdisciplinarity, and a proudly regional university that has a truly global reach and role.
Support for your studies, research and career
Graduate School
The Faculty has a strong history of interdisciplinary postgraduate research work and support for this innovative approach to research.
More on Graduate SchoolLeeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute
The Institute creates opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary work for researchers at every stage of their careers by hosting seminars, supporting research projects and events on campus.
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The Cultural Institute thrives on ideas from the creative and cultural sector and aims to nurture partnerships between arts professionals, researchers and students from all disciplines.
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We offer pre-sessional courses to help you improve your English for your studies. If you want to practice English or another language, you’ll find great resources and activities in our Language Zone.
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