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Humanities degrees

The humanities are the study of how people process and document the human experience.

Our humanities degree courses in history, philosophy and globalisation will help you to question and understand the world.

You’ll debate topics including conflict, sexuality, fundamentalism, race and class, and develop vital transferable skills including how to confidently research, evaluate, write and present.

Undergraduate degrees

  • Contemporary History BA(Hons)
  • Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture BA(Hons)
  • Philosophy, Politics, Ethics BA(Hons)

Postgraduate degrees

  • Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA (PGCert PGDip)
  • Humanities MRes
  • Politics and Philosophy MA

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Watch our one-minute film on five reasons to study a humanities degree at the University of Brighton.

What inspires me is when I read a text, maybe written more than 100 years ago, and it still resonates with the world today... I find it fascinating that philosophy scholars can paint such vivid pictures of the future by looking at ideas and where they might lead.

Freddie Harris, humanities graduate

Why study a humanities degree at Brighton

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Small group teaching

You'll develop your critical skills through lively seminars where you can present arguments and voice your intellectual concerns. We teach in small groups to help you become an accomplished presenter, debater and listener. Seminars are student-led, so you develop the skills necessary to manage discussions.

Anthony Leaker humanities lecturer

A friendly engaged community

Explore radical ideas in a creative, analytical and supportive community of fellow students who change you to think in new ways.

Learn from a talented team of lecturers with expertise in subjects including the slave trade, the housing crisis, the ethics of violence and human rights.

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Opportunity to grow

The student-run Humanities Society hosts speakers from high-profile organisations such as Amnesty International. You'll also be able to publish your work in student publications, sharing your ideas with students and staff across the university.

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Why choose humanities?

Read about what the humanities are and why you should choose to study them.

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Read the latest news from across all subjects in the school and hear about upcoming events.

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School of Humanities and Social Science

Find out more about this school, which covers history of art and literature, language and linguistics.

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