
One of the world's top universities for Arts and Humanities - ranked 56th in the latest Times Higher Education world rankings by subject and 61st in the QS world subject rankings.
About the College of Arts & Humanities
We have been at the forefront of delivering world-leading teaching, learning and research in the arts and humanities since 1451.
The College is home to four innovative Schools renowned for their world-leading research, their extensive local and international partnerships and the wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree opportunities they offer:
- School of Critical Studies
- School of Culture and Creative Arts
- School of Humanities | Sgoil nan Daonnachdan
- School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Research
We are committed to sustaining a positive and nurturing research culture. This is reflected in our strong REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework) results with two-thirds of environment and impact being recognised as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
Strategy
Our College Strategy (2023–2028) outlines our values, our distinctive strengths and our future priorities. Find out more in our welcome message from the Vice-Principal and meet our College Management Group.
Teaching
Our undergraduate degree offers you the flexibility to study several subjects before specialising. Our postgraduate students enjoy a broad range of different taught and research programmes.
A City of Creativity and Culture
The University of Glasgow is situated in the heart of the West End, a vibrant hub for the creative arts industry in one of the 30 best cities in the world.
We are the UK's top cultural and creative city (European Commission, 2019) and a UNESCO City of Music. Glasgow is home to more than 100 cultural organisations, including the Burrell Collection (Art Fund 2023 Museum of the Year), the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, and five internationally renowned performing arts companies.
Study Arts & Humanities in Glasgow
Glasgow is home to more than 100 cultural organisations and five of Scotland's internationally renowned performing arts companies.
Some of our students tell us why Glasgow is a great city to study Arts & Humanities.

Sustainability
Discover some of the ways we help tackle climate change and why we are rated a top 20 university in the world for sustainability.
Latest news
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12 JunA groundbreaking new tool to evaluate how well film and television represent climate change is being launched to the public at the University of Glasgow’s Dear Green Music Scene festival.
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10 Jun
REF 2029 People, Culture and Environment pilot panels membership announced
REF 2029 have now announced the membership of the panels for the development of the People, Culture and Environment which includes three College of Arts & Humanities colleagues. -
06 Jun
Next-generation safety training for UK screen industry
A new immersive safety training programme developed at UofG aims to enhance safety culture across the UK’s screen industries by offering a next-generation approach to crew training. -
04 Jun
Medieval scholars and Scottish independence
New research by a leading historian from the University of Glasgow shows a surprising historical perspective on being British.