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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

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English Language and Literature ranked in the world’s top 100

25 March 2025

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy’s excellence in English Language and Literature has been recognised once again, with the subject ranking among the top 100 in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

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Cardiff Business School partners with Queen's Business School for immersive MSc HRM learning experience

25 March 2025

Students from Cardiff Business School’s MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) programme recently embarked on an enriching four-day residential trip to Belfast.

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Mapping the creative ecosystem in Wales

24 March 2025

Researchers unveil a new way of showing the country’s vast network of businesses and freelancers