Humanities : University of Dundee

Welcome

The School of Humanities expands the understanding of the world's culture and creativity through critical reflection and practice in history, literature, drama, continental philosophy, film, creative writing, comics and graphic novels, modern languages, and archival study. The School embraces a range of interdisciplinary partnerships and innovative methods in its teaching and research, and offers a highly flexible undergraduate degree. Combining close ties to the local community with international impact, Humanities reflects and contributes to the dynamism of a transforming city.

Home of Scotland's liberal arts degree, combining a broad-based education with the opportunity to specialise. Pioneering cross disciplinary links across a wide range of subjects both beyond and within the Arts and Humanities.

Using practice-based research and critically informed practice to encourage communities of learning.

News

Dundee among world's best for impact on society

4 April 2019

The University of Dundee has been placed 20th in the world for its impact in a new global ranking. The Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings recognise that the role of universities extends beyond research and teaching to a third mission revolving around engagement, knowledge transfer and innovation for societal good. These rankings measure the global higher education sector’s success in delivering the United ...

Global Scotland in the age of Brexit (Public Lecture)

27 March 2019

With Brexit set to redefine Scotland’s relationship with the rest of the world for decades to come, an upcoming public lecture at the University of Dundee will explore our past and future as a global nation. 'Global Scotland in the age of Brexit: Historical perspectives on the Scottish diaspora and migration' is a free event taking place at the University’s Dalhousie Building on Thursday 11 April. In it, Professor ...

Forthcoming Events

9 May 2019

Humanities Postgraduate Conference 2019

This year’s conference theme is ‘Arts and Humanities in the Community: Past, Present and Future’, and will continue the tradition of showcasing the best research from our postgraduate students in the School of Humanities.

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15 June 2019

Perspectives on Language Teaching and Learning (Conference)

The Languages teams from the Universities of St Andrews, Dundee, and Aberdeen are hosting this cross-sector conference on the theme of 'Widening Participation'.

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28 August 2019