About Humanities
We offer a unique blend of exciting, modern, creative and innovative courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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Our courses are developed by staff at the cutting edge of their chosen fields, proven by research, industry experience and teaching excellence.
We have a truly modern outlook reflected in our teaching styles, our environment, our engagement with our students and the opportunities we can provide.
Employable in the modern world
We are dedicated to the success of our students, ensuring that you will thrive as a Humanities student, make the most of your time here and are employable in the modern world when you graduate.
The Faculty is home to 1800 undergraduates and 200 postgraduates. Our academic staff number 100 of which 90% are research active, therefore providing you with a challenging education.
All DMU Humanities subjects are ranked within the top 25 for overall satisfaction.
National Student Survey (2007)
- ‘Excellent’ teaching quality, as rated by the Government’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). In our most two most recent assessments in International Relations/Politics and History we received perfect top scores.
- DMU is a Centre of Excellence in Performance Arts, teaching in Dance, Drama and Music Technology, recognised with a £4.5 million award.
- Employer links with many local and national organisations, including the BBC, Arts Council, Leicester Mercury, Phoenix Arts Centre and The Leicester Theatre Trust.
Leicester's new Digital Media Centre
- Key partner in the new Cultural Quarter in Leicester, opens Autumn 2008 and includes the new Curve theatre and Digital Media Centre.
- Research in Humanities is formally acknowledged as ‘internationally recognised’ and in many cases, ‘world leading’. 90% of our staff are research active which feeds directly into our teaching. Our English research was ranked 9th out of 87 universities and our Media and Film research was rated 15th in the UK in The Times Higher Education Listing. This places us alongside Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
More information:Humanities RAE 2008
- Excellent facilities in the heart of the DMU campus, including the refurbished Clephan building, dedicated Computer Centre and Labs, Photography and Video facilities, performance space in the new Campus Centre and a brand new Performance Arts building dedicated to Dance, Drama and Music, Technology and Innovation.
- Excellent support for students including a dedicated Academic Guidance Centre, Humanities Careers day, financial support for student led subject societies.
- A series of events for students including welcome receptions, Graduation Ball and Reception, Careers Day and Degree Show.
- Cultural eXchanges - an exciting nationally recognised annual festival of free Cultural Events open to all students, more information can be found here.
- Opportunities for students to set up and run their own subject societies, financially supported by the Faculty.
