Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Learn to do something you love
The School of Cultural Studies and Humanities is a place for both thinkers and doers. We celebrate students and staff with a true passion for the Arts and Humanities.


Through inspired teaching and intellectual debate, plus day to day interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights, a rolling programme of media industry professionals, published lecturers and world-renowned researchers, we will nurture your passion by developing your creative and critical thinking.
Then we will open your mind to the wide range of opportunities to pursue a career you love, be it anything from writing and teaching, through journalism and copywriting, business and marketing, to research and publishing.
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Where?Â
Leeds is the Northern heart of culture and the arts. Your campus sits in the very centre of the city, surrounded by over 18 museums, 10 art galleries, 17 theatres, 4 film production companies and 3 recording studios (plus the odd bar, restaurant and club!). We work directly with Leeds museums and galleries and many regional events, including the Ilkley Literature Festival and the Leeds West Indian Carnival.
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What?
Our courses cover English, Creative Writing, Media and History. All are informed by our internationally recognised research, giving you outstanding access to learn from, and discuss with, leaders in their field.
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How?
Our research and teaching explore a diversity of topics, from South Africa under Apartheid to the cultural impact of the LGBTQ community and from on-line racism in football to 21st century genres. We're also very hands-on: from regular conferences, seminars and events organised by our Centre for Culture and the Arts, to collaborations with institutes and cultural organisations.
OUr people
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Professor Andrew Cooper
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Professor Susan Watkins
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Dr Emily Zobel Marshall
Course Director / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities
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Professor Andrew Cooper
Dean of School / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities -
Professor Susan Watkins
Professor / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities -
Dr Emily Zobel Marshall
Course Director / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities -
Dr Aaron Andrews
Postdoctoral Research Fellow / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities -
Andrew McTominey
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Dr Andrew Lawson
Reader / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities -
Dr Caroline Herbert
Senior Lecturer / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities -
Dr Dan Laughey
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Dr Daniel Kilvington
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Dr Dave Robinson
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Dr Grainne Goodwin
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Dr Helen Dampier
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Dr Henry Irving
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Dr James McGrath
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Dr Jessica Van Horssen
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Dr Julia Banister
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Dr Katherine Harrison
Course Director / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities -
Dr Kelly Hignett
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Dr Lisa Taylor
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Dr Melanie Chan
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Dr Michael Lee
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Dr Nasser Hussain
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Dr Neil Washbourne
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Dr Nicholas Cox
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Dr Owain Wright
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Dr Peter Mills
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Dr Rachel Connor
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Dr Rachel Rich
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Professor Robert Burroughs
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Dr Shane Ewen
Reader / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities -
Dr Simon Morgan
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Dr Tom Herron
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Dr Zoe Tew-Thompson
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Dr Erich DeWald
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Dr Gaspard Pelurson
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Professor Jayne Raisborough
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Professor Ruth Robbins
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Dr Steve Nash
Part time lecturer / Leeds Business SchoolLecturer / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities
Activities our students and academics have been involved with
Professor Watkins presents a mini-series of podcast episodes discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our culture and the long term impacts we may see.
