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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a vibrant, diverse and inspiring community, spanning 10 academic Schools and committed to excellence in teaching and research.

We provide a rich and rewarding educational experience and our graduates are in high demand.

Our research is informing policy and practice, leading debate and shaping the world we all live in.

We're involved in a variety of projects, working with schools, community networks and local authorities.

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"As we try to make sense of the rapidly changing world around us – from geo-politics to AI, from climate risks to social cohesion – the insights of the SHAPE subjects (the Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for People and the Economy) will be vital, as will the joy, enrichment and fulfilment they provide."

Professor Julia Black, President of the British Academy

Latest news

New Academy fellows strengthen Cardiff University's social science leadership

9 September 2026

Professors Sin Yi Cheung and Rhiannon Evans have been elected Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

A sculpted heraldic bear sits directly at the feet of human gilt-bronze effigy inside of a chapel.

Bear baiting became more common following Norman invasion

8 September 2026

Imported animals were transported across England

Dr Rebecca Thomas

Reimagined Welsh myth wins prestigious literary honour at National Eisteddfod

8 September 2026

A Cardiff historian was celebrated at this year’s National Eisteddfod for her ‘ambitious’ reimagining of a story.