Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

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.

Belfast School of Art

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

Arts and Humanities

The School of Arts and Humanities at Ulster offers you diverse study in the fields of Cinematic Arts, Creative Technologies, Drama, Music, Irish, English, and History

Communication and Media

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

Education

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

School of Law

Ulster University provides an inspiring, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment for students of law at the undergraduate, post-graduate and CPD level.

Applied Social and Policy Sciences

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

Creative Industries Institute

Research and teaching expertise in creative disciplines.

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Legal Innovation Centre

A research, development and education resource promoting innovation in legal services provision and access to justice.

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Our Research

Media Research

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

Art and Design

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

Modern Languages and Linguistics

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

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 studies.

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 empirical studies and doctrinal analysis.

English Language and Literature

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