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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.
PhD Symposium - A Phenomenology of Misfits
Embracing the term “misfit” due to race, sex, gender, migrant background, and/or (dis)ability to discuss political, social and cultural perspectives in relation to art and practice.
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
Join us on a university-based course and develop your learning and skills in our 100-seat theatre. Alternatively, choose to study the dance and musical theatre course at our partner institution, Bird College.
English
Whether you’re studying great works of literature, the language itself or are being inspired by great writing to find your own creative voice, you’ll learn on a UNESCO World Heritage Site in one of the world’s great cultural capitals.
History
Immerse yourself in the past in an inspiring and historic setting – a royal birthplace and UNESCO World Heritage Site – and learn from our experienced history subject specialists.
International relations
Gain an understanding of how international relations shape our world view and enjoy our great location within London – a global city and one of the world’s great political, trading and cultural centres.
Sociology
Study sociology at Greenwich and you’ll find yourself exploring a range of important topical issues, such as inequality and social change, and gender, race and crime.
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).