Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures

Undergraduate Open Day

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Undergraduate open day 2019
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Yorkshire Sculpture International

In partnership with world-renowned partners, artists and researchers, we're supporting and celebrating Yorkshire as a leading destination for sculpture.

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70th in the world for Arts and Humanities

QS World Rankings by Subject 2019

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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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BBC Radio 3 - In Tune live from the University of Leeds

Friday 4 October 2019, 16:30 - 19:00 |

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Eva Frapiccini — The Art of Memory

Thursday 5 September 2019 - Wednesday 18 September 2019, 10:00 - 17:00 |

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Becoming After ― MA Fine Art Degree Show 2019

Wednesday 18 September 2019 - Sunday 22 September 2019, 10:00 - 18:00 |

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Poetry, A Conversation: China and the UK

Wednesday 18 September 2019 - Thursday 19 September 2019, 11:00 - 21:30 |

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