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Our Schools

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences has a variety of schools, they all offer first class teaching in our world class facilities.

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Belfast School of Art

Belfast School of Art plays a central role in the cultural and creative life of the city. We foster innovation...

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Arts and Humanities

The School of Arts and Humanities at Ulster offers you diverse study in the fields of Cinematic Arts, Creative Technologies,...

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Communication and Media

Offering a vibrant and inspirational environment to inform and support you on your journey to become an effective communicator....

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Education

Through our teaching we want to empower and inspire our students to reach their full potential in all areas of...

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School of Law

Ulster University provides an inspiring, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment for law students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and CPD level....

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Applied Social and Policy Sciences

The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences is a leading global hub for learning, research and social innovation.

Our Research

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Art and Design

Our research is focused on providing value to society, culture and the economy.

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Education

Quality research in education impacting scholarly knowledge, professional practice and society, at local, national, and international levels....

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English Language and Literature

A vibrant group of internationally recognised researchers, we are committed to exploring the meaning and significance of literatures in English...

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History

Researching early modern to modern period history from medical, gender, cultural, social, political, and ideological perspectives....

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Law

Our law research excels in multiple areas, addressing major societal challenges at local and global levels.

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Media

At the forefront of research, development and growth in Media Studies for over four decades.

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Modern Languages and Linguistics

Research in the fields of Irish & Celtic Studies, Linguistics, and Languages and Heritage.

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Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies

A unique multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary environment for research across and between the fields of drama, film, music, heritage and museum...

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Social Work and Social Policy

Ulster University's Social Work and Social Policy Research excels in multiple topic areas, ranging methodologically from the highly abstract to...

About the Faculty

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Further Information

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Visiting Professors to the Faculty

Learn more about our visiting professors.

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Intersections

Intersections is our Postgraduate Journal for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. We're currently calling for applicants to join our editorial...

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