Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
44th in the world for Arts and Humanities
QS World Rankings by Subject 2023

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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

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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Our Faculty Vision
As a Faculty community made up of staff and students from all around the UK and the world, we are committed to building a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity.
We have been awarded an Athena Swan Bronze Award in recognition of our work towards gender equality.
Find out more about our equality and inclusion work.
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 SchoolLanguage 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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We connect our whole researcher community at the University and put you in touch with the services, guidance and opportunities you need.
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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.
More on Cultural InstituteLeeds 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.
More on Leeds Arts and Humanities Research InstituteWork with our students
Our Faculty Employability & Placements team supports students to gain experience and insight into industry. If you are interested in working with our talented students, complete the form below.
More on Work with our studentsBerkofsky Awards
The Berkofsky Arts Award celebrates and supports creative excellence in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. It is open to all final year undergraduate students.
More on Berkofsky AwardsStudent Advisory Board
The Student Advisory Board (SAB) is a group of 12 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from Schools across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures who can speak from their own experience to make a positive impact on equality and inclusivity in student education and experience.
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