School of Humanities and Social Sciences
We believe in thinking critically about the past, present and future to challenge perceptions, understand communities and people, and shape them for the betterment of all.
We believe in thinking critically about the past, present and future to challenge perceptions, understand communities and people, and shape them for the betterment of all.
Our dynamic multidisciplinary community provides continual opportunities for real-world industry experience.
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From policing to creative writing, our research focuses on innovative and interdisciplinary responses to the challenges of modern society.
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Teaching across ARU was rated 'Gold' in the 2023 Teaching Excellent Framework (TEF).
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We were proud to be named the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. The award reflected ARU's success in delivering high-impact projects across our campuses.
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