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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

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“It was a second chance for me”

15 July 2026

A mother of three from Caerphilly graduates with a Master’s degree and sets her sights on a PhD

Sing a song of murder – Cardiff Professor explores brutal musical genre

14 July 2026

What do Nina Simone, The Beatles, SZA and Anderson .Paak all have in common? Surprisingly, they’re all musical artists who have written and performed murder ballads.

A side view shot of a sportsman rowing in a race taking place on a river. Two other rowers are in the background.

University rower aiming for Olympic success

14 July 2026

Abdirahman Hassan joined the Rowing Club during Freshers’ Week and hasn’t looked back