School of Humanities and Social Sciences
![History and Archaeology](/media/media/photography/photography/history-and-archaeology/RS33301_328A1830-2022-scr.jpg)
At the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, we firmly believe that education cultivates your understanding, abilities, expertise, and self-assurance to enact positive change on a global scale. Our commitment lies in offering forward-thinking undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, designed to prepare you to grasp and tackle the world's most urgent challenges.
As the Head of School, I am honoured to extend a warm welcome to you as you embark on a journey of exploration, discovery, and personal growth within our vibrant academic community.
At the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic learning environment where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are celebrated, and knowledge is actively pursued.
Whether you're embarking on your undergraduate studies, pursuing advanced research at the postgraduate level, or engaging in lifelong learning through our continuing education courses, you'll find ample opportunities to expand your horizons and make meaningful contributions to society.
Our dedicated staff team are experts in their fields and passionate educators committed to supporting your academic journey every step of the way. With their guidance and mentorship, you'll be empowered to challenge assumptions, think critically, and positively impact your chosen field and beyond.
Welcome to our community.
Dr Paul Taylor
Head of School
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Our Courses
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Sept 2024
- Level
- Short course
- Duration
- 6-12 months
![Course image for Arabic Evening Classes](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/graphics/world-flags/country-united-arab-emirates.webp)
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- To be confirmed
- Level
- Short course
- Duration
- 6 weeks
![Course image for Arabic Language Taster Course](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/graphics/world-flags/country-united-arab-emirates.webp)
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Oct 2024, Oct 2025
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
![Course image for Archaeology & Heritage Practice MA](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/history-and-archaeology/RS18636_Archaeology-UCS-Shrewsbury-Castle-Dig-160920-57-scr.jpeg)
- UCAS Code
- V401
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Archaeology (Including a Foundation Year) BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/history-and-archaeology/RS23478_Romanvilla-6-scr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- FV44
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
![Course image for Archaeology and Forensic Biology BSc (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/history-and-archaeology/34588scr_8023458094f9834.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- VV15
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Archaeology and History (including Foundation Year) BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/history-and-archaeology/RS21280_IMGL0039-scr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- VV14
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3-6 years
![Course image for Archaeology and History BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/history-and-archaeology/RS21280_IMGL0039-scr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- V400
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
![Course image for Archaeology BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/history-and-archaeology/RS23478_Romanvilla-6-scr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Oct 2024, Oct 2025
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
![Course image for Archaeology MRes](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/history-and-archaeology/RS23511_Romanvilla-38-scr.jpeg)
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Oct 2024, Oct 2025
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
![Course image for Archaeology of Death and Memory MA](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/history-and-archaeology/AdobeStock_22717154.jpeg)
- UCAS Code
- N2R1
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Business Management and French BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/business-and-management/AdobeStock_482044710.jpeg)
- UCAS Code
- N22R
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Business Management and Spanish BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/business-and-management/RS2465_Business-Student-Presentations.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Oct 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 2025, Jul 2025
- Level
- Short course
- Duration
- 10 weeks
![Course image for Cambridge CELTA: Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/languages-and-cultures/RS24638_IMGL0155-scr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Oct 2024, Oct 2025
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
![Course image for Clinical Counselling MA](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/counselling/GettyImages-1401342683.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2024, Oct 2025
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (Online Delivery) DProf](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/health-and-social-care/RS1495_Anne-Keeler-Lecture-021213-51-lpr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- LC58
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
![Course image for Counselling Skills and Psychology BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/counselling/GettyImages-1401342683.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- LL35
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
![Course image for Counselling Skills and Sociology BA (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/counselling/RS43868_Library201-2-120Session-18-scr.jpg)
- UCAS Code
- M904
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
![Course image for Criminology (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/stock/AdobeStock_305984100.jpeg)
- UCAS Code
- MF94
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
![Course image for Criminology and Forensic Biology BSc (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/stock/forensic_0.jpeg)
- UCAS Code
- MC98
- Start date
- Sept 2025
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
![Course image for Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons)](https://chester.ac.uk/media/media/photography/photography/criminology/RS49343_Criminology-Session-339-lpr.jpg)