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Prospective Student Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
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Other Enquiries
+44 (0) 141 444 8220
hass-courses-hum@strath.ac.uk
Prospective Student Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
studywithus-hass
Other Enquiries
+44 (0) 141 444 8220
hass-courses-hum@strath.ac.uk
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Undergraduate
Study Creative Writing, English, History, Journalism, Media & Communication or Modern Languages as part of our flexible BA programme.![](/media/1newwebsite/departmentsubject/facultyofhumanitiesandsocialsciences/600x300/xStudent_writing_in_cafe_600x300.jpg.pagespeed.ic.BQF3BiIdkz.jpg)
Postgraduate taught
Masters-level programmes in Creative Writing, English Studies, Gender Studies, History, Journalism, TESOL and Translation.![](/media/1newwebsite/departmentsubject/facultyofhumanitiesandsocialsciences/600x300/xStudent_in_Strath_Union_using_laptop_600x300.jpg.pagespeed.ic.H_4eOxnJxJ.jpg)
Postgraduate research
Explore PhD and MRes opportunities within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Graduate School.![](/media/1newwebsite/departmentsubject/facultyofhumanitiesandsocialsciences/600x300/xVictorian_healthcare_600x300.jpg.pagespeed.ic.NxF-5dNFnL.jpg)
Our research
Learn more about world-renowned research emerging from our research centres and clusters.![](/media/1newwebsite/departmentsubject/facultyofhumanitiesandsocialsciences/600x300/xStudent_standing_in_front_of_Strath_Union_600x300.jpg.pagespeed.ic.gZkKl9gEYa.jpg)
Meet our students
Firsthand accounts of undergraduate, postgraduate and research study within the Department of Humanities.![Lord Hope Building at the University of Strathclyde Lord Hope Building at the University of Strathclyde](/media/1newwebsite/departmentsubject/facultyofhumanitiesandsocialsciences/600x300/xLordHope_600x300.jpg.pagespeed.ic.5TM46icZk0.jpg)
About the Department
More about our ethos, teaching and accolades.Our departments
Our subjects
Why study with us?
A Strathclyder for me is someone who doesn't just have knowledge, but who has a commitment to using that knowledge for the betterment of the people around them.
Exploring how humanity thinks, acts, creates and interacts
The Department of Humanities is a community of researchers, teachers, students, and support staff working on some of the most important and engaging topics in historical and contemporary culture.
Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses cover high-quality language teaching, advanced practical study in creative writing and journalism, through to research-led courses at the cutting-edge of history, literature, language and gender.
The quality of our research has a strong national and international reputation, with postgraduate research programmes in Creative Writing, English, Gender Studies, History, Journalism and Modern languages.
Featured courses
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MSc Applied Gender Studies
Develop analytical and practical skills to engage critically with contemporary gender issues.
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MSc/PgDip Historical Studies
Gain an introduction to advanced historical study and explore a range of thematic, historiographical and theoretical topics.
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MLitt Creative Writing
Work closely with experienced, published writers and indsutry experts to develop your writing practice.
Our students
Our research centres
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Centre for the Social History of Health & Healthcare
Scotland's leading centre for the history of health and medicine.
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Scottish Oral History Centre
A leader of its type, the centre was established in 1995 to encourage the use of best practice oral history methodology in Scotland.
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Scottish Centre for Victorian & Neo-Victorian Studies
Promoting the study of Victorian culture and history in Scotland by bringing together individuals from universities, libraries and archives.