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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.

Read our spring edition newsletter.

Where?

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.
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.
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 courses

Explore the latest thinking in the areas of English, history and media, and add your voice to the debates shaping the future of cultural studies and humanities.

100%

of BA (Hons) English Literature students were satisfied with their course.

National Student Survey 2020

Transforming | the power of language

Dr Nasser Hussain Senior Lecturer

School of Cultural Studies and Humanities We celebrate students and staff with a true passion for the arts and humanities.

Dr James McGrath Senior Lecturer in English and the Humanities

Transforming | our perspective on autism

Dr James McGrath Senior Lecturer

BEYOND Creative Arts Festival: Creative Writing Anthology Launch Event 2019

OUr people

Professor Andrew Cooper

Dean of School / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities
Professor Susan Watkins

Professor / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities
Dr Emily Zobel Marshall

Reader / School of Cultural Studies & Humanities