A warm welcome
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Keele offers a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment for both teaching and research excellence, bringing together a diverse range of subject areas that explore human culture, creativity, society, and thought.
Get to know your School
“The support from the lecturers and tutors really made a difference to my experience. My time at Keele is full of some of my favourite memories, and the university gave me the opportunity to make friends for life.”
Beyond the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Meet Thomas, AJ, Farah, and Olivia - just four of the School's inspiring alumni community.
Tom Weaver
International Relations GraduateI came to Keele on an open day and really liked the campus vibe. I had a fantastic time at the university, made friends for life, and enjoyed playing hockey.
Former English and Politics student AJ Odudu shares how Keele led her to The Voice, Strictly Come Dancing, and Big Brother.
Dr Farah Faizal came to Keele from the Maldives to study International Relations, and shares how her experience helped her bring democratic change to her home country.
Former Music and Music Technology student Olivia Miceli is building her career in radio and the media working as a Studio Director at the BBC.
Facts and figures
Top 10 for English in England (NSS 2025, Broad-Based Universities)
No. 1 in the West Midlands for Politics (The Guardian University Guide 2026)
Top 10 in England for International Relations Guardian University Guide 2026, Times Good University Guide 2026, and Daily Mail University Guide 2026
Top 10 in England for Creative Writing Guardian University Guide 2026, Times Good University Guide 2026, and Daily Mail University Guide 2026
Top 10 In Politics in England Guardian University Guide 2026, Times Good University Guide 2026, and Daily Mail University Guide 2026
Top 10 in England for English Guardian University Guide 2026, Times Good University Guide 2026, and Daily Mail University Guide 2026
