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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a vibrant, diverse and inspiring community, spanning 10 academic Schools and committed to excellence in teaching and research.

We provide a rich and rewarding educational experience and our graduates are in high demand.

Our research is informing policy and practice, leading debate and shaping the world we all live in.

We are involved in a variety of projects, working with primary and secondary schools, community networks and local authorities.

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"As we try to make sense of the rapidly changing world around us – from geo-politics to AI, from climate risks to social cohesion – the insights of the SHAPE subjects (the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for People and the Economy) will be vital, as will the joy, enrichment and fulfilment they provide."

Professor Julia Black, President of the British Academy

Latest news

Old manuscript

Discovering the true origins of Merlin

25 February 2025

First known poetry about the character, known as Myrddin in Welsh, is now accessible to all

US Supreme Court

US Supreme Court grants woman chance to appeal her murder conviction following academic’s analysis

25 February 2025

Appeals court must now reconsider whether lurid evidence tainted the trial of Brenda Andrew

Dr Jerry Yue Zhuo’s Sheng-sheng-man now available on Spotify

24 February 2025

A studio recording of Dr Jerry Yue Zhuo’s Sheng-sheng-man has been released following the composition’s successful premiere in March 2024.