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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

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Pro bono scheme picks up two awards

9 July 2026

Fresh Claims Project works within the refugee sector

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Radioactive Fossils event explores the strange afterlives of unfinished creative work

6 July 2026

A special creative writing event at Chapter Arts Centre will invite audiences to explore the energy, pressure and creative possibility of unfinished work.

Cardiff University deepens China partnerships with strategic delegation visit

5 July 2026

The delegation led by Pro Vice-Chancellor Urfan Khaliq has returned from a highly successful visit to China, where he engaged with key partner institutions in Beijing, Shanghai, and Xiamen in June 2026.