About the school
In the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, we take an interdisciplinary approach to produce innovative research and teaching on a diverse range of disciplines, including music, languages, and cultural studies.
School information
The school brings together world-class academics dedicated to providing an education that equips students to become experts in their field of study and the skills needed to excel in their future careers. It produces research that’s shaping some of the most pressing issues of the day.
East Asian Studies
The School of Languages, Arts and Societies is also notable for its world-leading research and teaching within the field of East Asian Studies. It is home to the Centre for Korean Studies, one of the world’s foremost interdisciplinary hubs for studies of Korean politics, society, history, and culture. Students are able to enjoy a diverse range of modules equipping them with the skills needed to launch brilliant careers in China, Japan, and Korea.
- Explore undergraduate courses in East Asian Studies
- Explore postgraduate courses in East Asian Studies
- Why study East Asia?
Modern Languages and Cultures
The school brings together outstanding academics and language teachers to foster a lively intercultural research community while providing flexible options for language learning.
The school offers options to study a language alongside its cultural context, even providing the opportunity to gain work experience in the country you’re studying. Alternatively, you can choose to study a language while completing a degree in a different discipline, or as a member of the public.
- Study a language and culture
- Study a language alongside your degree
- Study a language as a member of the public
Music
The school is home to world-leading academics in a diverse variety of music-related fields, all dedicated to providing an exciting and flexible range of modules designed to inspire the next generation of musical talents. You’ll also find a vibrant and lively research community focussed on a wide variety of music-related disciplines, including composition, music psychology, performance, ethnomusicology, and music technology.
Modern Languages Teaching Centre
The school is also home to the Modern Languages Teaching Centre (MLTC) which provides high quality language teaching for students across the whole university, as well as to the general public. The centre offers a wide variety of languages that can be studied alongside your main degree to broaden your skill set and enhance career prospects.
International scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.