Humanities, University of Dundee

Apply now for a fully funded place on our Languages for All evening courses.

Boost your career prospects or see and experience the world with a better understanding of different cultures.

Choose from British Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

Evening classes begin 26 September. Funding available for Scottish residents. To check if you're eligible or to find out more complete our online form - https://buff.ly/3S6tmv7

Who's been enjoying the Bash Street Festival so far? 🙋
Still plenty of time to get involved, check out the website for event details.
Remember we also have a great exhibition, 'Comics Stripped' by Zu Dominiak, in the foyer of the Tower Building, which looks at the process of creating comics, so please make sure to check that out.

Dundee Summer (Bash) Streets Festival 2022 - Programme Dundee Summer (Bash) Streets Festival 2022 takes over the city 14 - 24 July There's something for everyone with our pop-up outdoor comic museum, the Dennis fun-run, workshops, talks, film screenings, street performances, an exhibition of emerging work, marble runs and Guinness world record attempt!

Comics Stripped! opened this week and will be on display at the University’s Tower Foyer Gallery throughout the summer. A celebration of the world of comics, it explores how comics are made and how that process has changed over time.

The secrets of Comics Stripped bare Batman, Rupert the Bear and Minnie the Minx are just some of the much-loved characters to appear in a new University of Dundee exhibition exploring the production process underpinning the creation of…

Develop your own flexible study programme to reflect your intellectual and creative interests across the humanities and social sciences with our Liberal Arts MA (Hons) course options.

Liberal Arts MA (Hons) Develop your own flexible study programme to reflect your intellectual and creative interests across the humanities and social sciences

Our Archive and Information Studies courses help teach you skills in managing and preserving records in a variety of media and give you an understanding of record-keeping practice and tradition.

Archive and Information Studies courses You can learn about the theory and practice of archives and records management, the management of archives, or gain training in the creation and management of current and semi-current records. Our…

Check out the latest documentary on Frankenstein and Scotland featuring our very own Chris Murray and Daniel Cook with artwork by Norrie Millar -

BBC ALBA - Sar Sgeoil, Frankenstein Frankenstein's Scottish connections. Ceanglaichean Frankenstein ri Alba.

Study the history and theory of comics and graphic novels through different genres and cultures, using a variety of critical and creative approaches with our Comics & Graphic Novels MLitt.

Comics & Graphic Novels MLitt Study the history and theory of comics and graphic novels through different genres and cultures, using a variety of critical and creative approaches

Our Liberal Arts MA courses give you the freedom to study several different subjects that interest and challenge you, without the requirement to specialise in only one or two.

Liberal Arts MA (Hons) Develop your own flexible study programme to reflect your intellectual and creative interests across the humanities and social sciences

Learn with creative writing experts, as well as forensic and legal experts, exploring the roles they play in investigations with our Crime Writing and Forensic Investigation MLitt course.

Crime Writing and Forensic Investigation MLitt Learn with creative writing experts, as well as forensic and legal experts, exploring the roles they play in investigations

Eddie Small, a Public Engagement Officer in the University’s School of Humanities, died in September 2020.

As well as being one of the most popular faces on campus, he was also known throughout the city for his work as a playwright, creative writing tutor and historian.

In tribute to his contribution to Dundee and university life, a tree is to be planted in Eddie’s honour at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden on Thursday 26 May.

We’re delighted to share that the Localising Philosophy project co-led by Dr Dominic Smith and Dr Anna Robb has secured two research grants for work to be carried out in primary and secondary schools in the Dundee area. The brief the schools set us was to do meaningful philosophical work with these pupils on the theme of 'Transitions'.

24 - 31 May, a team of student colleagues will visit four local primary schools to do a series of Philosophy workshops with Primary 7 classes thanks to funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Institute at the University of Dundee.

10 June, we bring these pupils together, as part of a preparation day at their new secondary school.

3-7 October, follow-up reflective workshops with the pupils, in their new guise as secondary school pupils thanks to funding from Royal Institute of Philosophy.

We look forward to sharing details of the impacts.

Education | Localising Philosophy, Democratising Technology | Scotland Philosophy of technology meets philosophy of education. Dundee. The Tay Bridge Disaster. Walter Benjamin. ‘Localising Philosophy, Democratising Technology’ is an educational project developed by Dr Dominic Smith (Philosophy) and Dr Anna Robb (Education).

Postgraduate students from across the Arts and Humanities came together to share and celebrate their work last week, with the 'Dwelling in Extremis' Symposium and Exhibition.

We had 65 attendees across the day, and speakers dialled in from China, Greece, and other far-flung locations. What was particularly striking was the way the students dwelt with the theme: each speaker eloquently addressed it, and MFA-AH students exhibiting work did an excellent job of engaging the theme through diverse media. Many thanks to all the staff and students who contributed to what was a wonderful event!

Learn about the theory and practice of archives and records management, the management of archives, or gain training in the creation and management of current and semi-current records with our Archives and Information Studies courses.

Archive and Information Studies courses You can learn about the theory and practice of archives and records management, the management of archives, or gain training in the creation and management of current and semi-current records. Our…

Study the history and theory of comics and graphic novels through different genres and cultures, using a variety of critical and creative approaches with our Comics and Graphic Novels MLitt.
Find out more an apply...

Comics & Graphic Novels MLitt Study the history and theory of comics and graphic novels through different genres and cultures, using a variety of critical and creative approaches

Great news to hear Claire Nicoll scooped up the Best Team Award and Brigitte Edelston the Best Distance Learning Tutor/Adviser Award at the Student-Led Teaching Awards (SLTA). 👏
Check out the full list of nominees:

Winners Announced: Student Led Teaching Awards The SLTA’s is an opportunity to recognise, reward and celebrate the achievement of our academic and non-academic staff who go beyond the ordinary, to give you an awesome and far-reaching student experience.

Our Archive and Information Studies courses teach you skills in managing and preserving records in a variety of media and give you an understanding of record-keeping practice and tradition.
Learn more about our range of courses, fees, funding and more on our website.

Archive and Information Studies courses You can learn about the theory and practice of archives and records management, the management of archives, or gain training in the creation and management of current and semi-current records. Our…

Rated top in the UK for Creative Writing (The Complete University Guide 2022), our Creative Writing Practice & Study MLitt is the ideal course for anyone looking to translate their creative interests into a postgraduate degree.

Sound like you? Check out our website to find out more. 📲

Creative Writing Practice & Study MLitt Develop your writing practice and refine your area of expertise, with a course that will have you feeling like a writer from the very start

Our Archive and Information Studies courses can help teach you skills in managing and preserving records in a variety of media and give you an understanding of record-keeping practice and tradition.

Learn about the theory and practice of archives and records management, the management of archives, or gain training in the creation and management of current and semi-current records.

Archive and Information Studies courses You can learn about the theory and practice of archives and records management, the management of archives, or gain training in the creation and management of current and semi-current records. Our…

After a 2 year break it was amazing to have DeeCon back!
Read more about its return and check out some pictures of the event 👉 https://buff.ly/3KHPpVA

Welcome back DeeCon! A celebration of anime, videogames, comics, and cosplay.

Study the history and theory of comics and graphic novels through different genres and cultures, using a variety of critical and creative approaches with our unique Comics & Graphic Novels MLitt.

Previous visiting industry guest speakers have included: Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Grant Morrison (The Invisibles, X-Men, Superman), Frank Quitely (Superman, Batman), Cam Kennedy (Star Wars) and Ian Kennedy (Dan Dare).

Comics & Graphic Novels MLitt Study the history and theory of comics and graphic novels through different genres and cultures, using a variety of critical and creative approaches

Our undergraduate MA degree follows the traditional Scottish degree structure. You'll study more than one subject in both your first two years, even if you are applying for a single Honours degree.
Find out more about the available modules and how to apply on our website.

MA degree module catalogue Our MA courses let you choose from a wide selection of modules

Pandemic Tales reflects on various experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown and is the result of collaboration between colleagues in Humanities and Education and Social Work, and partners such as NHS Scotland, Bruce Adamson, the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland, Fibro Friends United Scotland, and several others.

👉 Print copies will be available at DeeCon on Saturday 9th April.

Pandemic Tales

If you want to learn how to write in a productive, intellectually stimulating, and highly creative way check out our Creative Writing Practice & Study MLitt.

Ranked top in the UK for Creative Writing (The Complete University Guide 2022) 📝

Creative Writing Practice & Study MLitt Develop your writing practice and refine your area of expertise, with a course that will have you feeling like a writer from the very start

We've been given a 5 Star rating by international higher education specialists QS Quacquarelli Symonds! ⭐️

QS Stars takes into account teaching strength, graduate employability, facilities, inclusiveness and innovation, so to achieve 5 Stars is recognition of the incredible work of our university community in all these areas. 🙌

University given 5 Star rating by QS The University of Dundee has been given a 5 Star rating by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the international higher education specialists.

If Comics and Graphic Novels are your thing, our Comics & Graphic Novels MLitt is the course for you.

“This course allowed me a deeper insight into the world of comics. After I graduated I gained employment at Titan Comics as an Assistant Editor. Following this I was offered a job at DC Thomson in Dundee as a Comics Commissioning Editor. My CV now boasts an impressive list of skills.”

Kirsten Murray, MLitt Comics and Graphic Novels graduate

Masters in Comics and Graphic Novels Our Masters in Comics and Graphic Novels is the only course of its kind in the UK, and the University of Dundee is one of only a handful of institutions in t...

Looking for the freedom to study several different subjects that interest and challenge you, without the requirement to specialise in only one or two?
👉 Our Liberal Arts MA (Hons) is the course for you 👈
Check out our website for more on module options, fees, funding and more...

Liberal Arts MA (Hons) Develop your own flexible study programme to reflect your intellectual and creative interests across the humanities and social sciences

Join 2000 fans of anime, games and comics as Dundee’s largest con returns on Saturday 9 April 2022, after a two-year-hibernation.
Have you got your tickets?

DeeCON | Anime & Game Convention After a two-year absence Dee CON returns on Saturday 9 April 2022! First launched in 2009, DeeCON is an anime and gaming convention.

Professor Chris Murray from Humanities, University of Dundee has collaborated with Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee graduate Nick Johnson in the creation of a new adaptation of Karel Čapek’s 1921 science fiction play R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots.
Read to find out more about this exciting project... https://www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/new-comic-adapts-century-old-play-featuring-worlds-first-robots

New comic adapts the century old play featuring world's first robots Professor Christopher Murray has collaborated with Comics Masters graduate and comics artist Nick Johnson in the creation of a new adaptation of Karel Čapek’s 1921 science fiction play R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots

Today is World Book Day, an annual celebration of literature aimed at promoting the joy of reading to younger generations.
Our English department staff have taken the time to note down some of their favourite reads. 📖

English experts recommend their favourite reads for World Book Day Thursday 3 March marks World Book Day, an annual celebration of literature aimed at promoting the joy of reading to younger generations.