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School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Based at the stunning and historic Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. The School of Humanities & Social Sciences offers courses across a range of humanities and social science subjects.
Michael Palin speaks at the Greenwich Book Festival 2019
University of Greenwich hosts the Greenwich Book Festival annually with acclaimed writers, poets and illustrators including Michael Palin, Billy Bragg and Malorie Blackman OBE and an inspiring range of events for adults and families.
What we teach
We offer a broad range of courses in subjects including History, Sociology, Politics & International Relations, Languages & International Relations, Drama, English Literature, English Language and Creative Writing.
Drama
Drama at Greenwich offers innovative and practice-led courses. Students learn and work out of the Bathway Theatre, a specialist drama facility with six studios and a flexible theatre space, or at Bird College.
English
Study English at Greenwich on a World Heritage Site with a rich cultural history. Take inspiration from London’s theatres, galleries, bookshops and literary events as part of your degree.
History
Where better to study for a history degree than a World Heritage Site? You’ll be taught at the Old Royal Naval College overlooking the Cutty Sark and National Maritime Museum.
International relations
Where better to study international relations than Greenwich, an area steeped in maritime history? You’ll have the chance to undertake work placements at the House of Commons or international organisations.
Sociology
Study sociology at Greenwich and you’ll find yourself tackling the important and often controversial issues in society, including gender, ethnicity, social justice, and global politics.
Mete Coban MBE: Politician. Chief Executive. Football scout
During his time at Greenwich, Mete mentioned on how his politics lecturer challenged his views and made him think to find clarity of purpose. That’s when he decided to stand as a councillor.
Why study at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
The School prides itself on the range of courses that are on offer to students and on the support provided to students throughout their studies, enhancing their knowledge, skill sets, confidence and employability.
The student sociologist's story
Sharifa's biggest inspiration to come to university was her mother, to fulfil the ambitions to do better, and take up the chance her mother never could.
The Book Club Club
Do you run or belong to a book club in the university? Are you interested in starting one? Our libraries might be able to help you...
Congratulations to Dr Michael Talbot, named as one of this year’s New Generation Thinkers
Michael is one of ten academics selected by the BBC Radio 3, BBC Arts and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).