A World Top 70 University for Arts and Humanities
(QS and Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject)
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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15 MayUofG has been shortlisted in four categories at the Scottish Design Awards for work developed through Museums in the Metaverse, recognising design excellence spanning craft, visualisation, social impact and client leadership.
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06 May
Lord Provost explores Burns collections and digital heritage at UofG
The University of Glasgow recently welcomed the Lord Provost of Glasgow for a special visit celebrating the city’s shared literary, cultural and civic heritage. -
01 May
New song hopes to reawakens the story of Glasgow’s first working class martyrs
A powerful new song recalling the struggle and sacrifice of the Calton Weavers will have its first public premiere in Glasgow, hoping to highlight through music nearly 240 years of radical working-class history. -
24 Apr
42 lost pages of the new testament manuscript discovered
An international team of academics led by UofG's Professor Garrick Allen has successfully recovered 42 lost pages from one of the world's most important early New Testament manuscripts: Codex H.