Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Every aspect of the work of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences is rooted in a commitment to celebrate diversity, promote equality of opportunity, and pursue academic excellence.
The Faculty Schools
Chester School of Education
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School for the Creative Industries
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School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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School of Law and Social Justice
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Study with us
The Faculty seeks to equip students to be confident, effective and highly skilled graduates. As a student of the Faculty, you will discover and understand what it means to be a part of an increasingly complex but connected and globalised world, and the positive difference that they each can make on the world.

Explore, push boundaries, create and innovate
The Faculty is a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environment where students and staff can explore, push boundaries, create, and innovate. The Faculty is a safe space in which human diversity is valued and celebrated, and where every student can have confidence that they will be supported in working towards and achieving their full potential.
Faculty Leadership
Professor Darren Sproston
Assoc Dean (Education & Student Success)
Dr Jo Bacon
Assoc Dean - P/ships, Entprse & Recruit
Professor Simon Grennan
Professor
Upcoming events
Study MA Clinical Counselling at University of Chester
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Undergraduate Open Day at Chester locations
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PGCE Open Event
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Latest Newsand Opinion
Results
Katherine’s Chester Made Story: Making the most of every opportunity
September 25, 2026
Range of workshops allow students to explore natural world at night
September 24, 2026
New book explores increased bonds of brothers and sisters on film
September 11, 2026