Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures

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51st in the world for Arts, Humanities and Cultures

QS World Rankings by Subject 2018

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3rd for student experience

Times Higher Education Student Survey 2018

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Our research

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.

Our schools

School of Design

School of English

School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies

School of History

School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

School of Media and Communication

School of Music

School of Performance and Cultural Industries

School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science

Institute for Medieval Studies

Inter-disciplinary Ethics Applied

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Welcome from the Dean

“Students and researchers in our Faculty benefit from a wealth of opportunities thanks to the strength of our academic expertise and the breadth of disciplines we offer. Together we are able to make a real impact on the world and bring benefits in cultural, economic and societal ways.”

- Professor Frank Finlay, Executive Dean

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.

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Leeds 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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Cultural Institute

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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Language Centre

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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News and events

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First Waves: Exploring the impact of the race relations acts in the UK

Thursday 13 December 2018 - Friday 21 December 2018, 10:00 - 17:00 |

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Gaiety, Glitz and Glamour - or Dispirited Historical Dregs? A Re-evaluation of Operetta

Thursday 10 January 2019 - Saturday 12 January 2019 |

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Béatrice Beer performs the work of her father Joseph Beer

Thursday 10 January 2019, 18:15 - 19:15 |

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Ethics Seminar: 'Hermeneutical Advice'

Wednesday 30 January 2019, 15:00 - 17:00 |

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