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Humanities degrees

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

Our humanities degrees 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.

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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: War, Conflict, Modernity BA(Hons)

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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Humanities and Social Sciences blog

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.

Our humanities degrees

Undergraduate degrees

Contemporary History BA(Hons)

Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture BA(Hons)

History, Literature and Culture BA(Hons)

Humanities BA(Hons)

Philosophy, Politics, Art BA(Hons)

Philosophy, Politics, Ethics BA(Hons)

War and Conflict BA(Hons)

Postgraduate degrees

Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA (PGCert PGDip)

War: History and Politics MA (PGCert PGDip)

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What's happening at Brighton?

Join us for a Humanities and Social Science Explorer event: Wed 19th April, 10am – 2.30pm

Join us for a Humanities and Social Science Explorer event: Wed 19th April, 10am – 2.30pm

Come and see what it’s like to study Humanities and Social Science subjects at university.

“Education is transforming. It means you become able to do things that you’d never imagine you could”

“Education is transforming. It means you become able to do things that you’d never imagine you could”

Here Dr Vicky Margree, Principal Lecturer in our School of Humanities and Social Science tells us about studying the humanities at Brighton and why the subject is so important at the moment in terms of global challenges such as climate change and racism.

Lucille talks about what it’s like to study Contemporary History at Brighton

Lucille talks about what it’s like to study Contemporary History at Brighton

Hear from current student Lucille about the types of topics you’ll cover and the skills you’ll learn on the Contemporary History degree at the University of Brighton.

Brighton lecturers suggest books, films and sites to get you thinking

Brighton lecturers suggest books, films and sites to get you thinking

Take a look at these great, short, affordable introductions to some of the key ideas and concepts we explore across the Humanities Programme.

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