About the School

The School of Humanities is responsible for a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught Humanities programmes in the discipline areas of American Literature and History, Creative Writing, English Literature, Film Studies, Media, History, Musicology and Music Technology.

It delivers 7 dual honours principal programmes in American Studies, English, Film Studies, History, Media Communications and Culture, Music and Music Technology and 6 single honours degree programmes in English & American Literatures (EALs), American Studies, English, History Music and Music Technology.

The School is home to approximately 1500 undergraduate students, 10 postgraduate students and 5 other part-time postgraduates on taught programmes.

The School consists of 12 Professors, 2 Readers, 10 Senior Lecturers and around 16 permanent Lecturers, in addition to some 15 part-time and temporary lecturers, teaching/ tutor fellows and other academic-related staff. Its activities are supported by a Senior School Manager, Programme Administrators and Technical Staff in Music/Music Technology and Media.