Undergraduate Degrees in Arts & Humanities

Art, Music & Theatre Studies

Unleash your creativity. We're 2nd in the UK for History of Art (Guardian University Guide), 4th for Music, and 5th in Drama, Dance & Cinematics (Times Good University Guide).

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Film, TV & Media Studies

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge media and digital technology. We're 2nd in the UK for Drama, Dance & Cinematics (Times Good University Guide) and we're a world top 40 university for Information Management (QS World University Rankings).

Literature, Language & Linguistics

Discover the art of language and storytelling. We are a world top 40 University for English Language & Literature (QS World University Rankings).

History, Archaeology & Classics

Unearth the richness of the past. We're 8th in the UK for Classics & Ancient History (Times Good University Guide).

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Languages

Master a new language, gain cultural insights, and spend a year abroad with our flexible, immersive five-year language programmes.

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Philosophy & Religious Studies

Engage with profound ideas and belief systems. We’re a top 3 UK university for Theology & Religious Studies (Times Good University Guide) with an illustrious history; past philosophy professors include such giants in the field as Adam Smith and Thomas Reid.

 

Liberal Arts

New for 2026 entry, our MA Liberal Arts offers an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to studying the humanities. You’ll explore how culture, history, and ideas shape the world today, while tackling major contemporary issues such as migration, wellbeing, and the environment.

With the freedom to specialise in areas including Comparative Literature, Film & Television Studies, English Literature, History, Philosophy, or Theatre Studies, you’ll develop the critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness needed to make a real impact in our ever-changing world.

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Geography, Mathematics & Psychology

Bridge the gap between arts and sciences with our flexible MA programmes in Geography, Mathematics, and Psychology, designed for interdisciplinary exploration with arts and humanities subjects in years 1 and 2.

To take this route, apply to one of the following programmes:

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Explore more degree options and find out about student life in the UK’s friendliest city. With £15 million in scholarships available, we’re committed to helping talented students from around the world achieve their ambitions.

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A world top 70 university for Arts & Humanities (QS World University Rankings by Subject) in the UK’s friendliest city (Condé Nast) and its top cultural and creative city (European Commission). 

Rated one of the world’s top five student cities by students (QS Best Student Cities), Glasgow is the creative hub of Scotland - home to 41% of its actors, dancers and broadcasters, 38% of its musicians, and 29% of its artists and graphic designers. More than half of students choose to stay in Glasgow after they graduate - more than in any other UK city.

You'll be joining a creative community at a leading international Russell Group university, home to 43,000 students from 140 countries.

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