Welcome to the School of Humanities

Formed in September 2006, the School of Humanities is comprised of its well established disciplines in English, History, Philosophy, and Politics. In addition, the School houses Communication and Language Studies, the Institute for Transatlantic European and American Studies and has academic oversight and links with the Centre for Archives and Information Studies.

As an academic grouping, the School is committed to enhancing its innovative and renowned teaching and research programmes and to the development of new inter-disciplinary initiatives.

Disciplines

• American Studies
• Centre for Archives and Information Studies
• Communication and Language Studies
• English and Film Studies
• European Studies
• History
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Relations

School Administration

The Dean is responsible to the University for the smooth running of the School and is the budget holder. In this he is supported by the School Secretary. The clerical staff in the School Office provide a wide range of services to students and to the academic disciplines in which they study and also assist the School Secretary in servicing the School Committees mentioned above.

The School Office houses all discipline secretaries and is located in Room 1.38, Baxter Suite, on Level 1 of the Tower Building. See our Contact Us page for further information.