College of Arts, Humanities and Education

Inspiration, stimulation and real-world insight sums up our approach to learning and research across the College of Arts, Humanities and Education.

Our focus is on you as an individual, supporting and challenging you to achieve your best and preparing you for your career, whichever subject you study.

We offer a great student experience, always focusing on you as an individual and working hard to prepare you for the challenges of graduate employment in the 21st century. Our courses are current, topical, relevant and designed to help you progress in your career.

Our strong creative community of staff and students, combined with a dynamic, energetic flourishing creative economy, will allow your talent to thrive and for you to realise your ambitions. We encourage collaboration, reflecting a professional real-world experience where these subjects feed off each other, share facilities and combine resources.

Pro-Vice Chancellor Dean, Dr Alex Molasiotis.

Within the College of Arts, Humanities and Education we offer courses that are student-focused, have student experience at their core and use innovative teaching and learning approaches.

Professor Alex Molasiotis
Pro Vice-Chancellor & Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Education

Pro Vice-Chancellor & Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Education, Professor Alex Molasiotis, explains what the College of Arts, Humanities and Education can offer students: "Our courses incorporate knowledge transfer and connect students with industry and the community. Students learn in impressive facilities, workshops and labs allowing industry-standard student training. Our research is world-leading and internationally excellent with significant impact. We are preparing the future critical thinkers and socially responsible individuals who gain knowledge and transferable skills that will be useful in a diverse range of employments and life pathways; all these within a framework of strong commitment to diversity and inclusion."

Top10for Media and Film Studies**The Guardian University Guide 2023
Top10for Fine Art**The Guardian University Guide 2023
Top20for Animation and Game Design**The Guardian University Guide 2023
Top30for Education**The Guardian University Guide 2024
Top30for Journalism**The Guardian University Guide 2023
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