2020 Yearbook

Who We Are & What We Do You know your own modules but have you ever wondered about the other subject areas in the School of Humanities and what they do? Here’s our guide to who they are and what they are most proud of this year!

Philosophy Who we are and what we do: The Philosophy Group teaches and researches philosophy and religious studies. We aim to help our students develop the combination of imagination and rigour typical of the best philosophy.

Our major achievements this year: Success in securing external funding from the LeverhulmeTrust, the Mind Association and the Alphawood Foundation has released permanent staff to pursue their research and allowed us to add fresh faces and fresh ideas to our teaching team.

Politics and International Relations Who we are and what we do:The PIR group is made up of scholars with a broad range of interests in Politics and International Relations theory and practice. Our aim is to support students in the development of critical and analytical skills and to help them build an understanding of the contemporary challenge in an increasingly complex world.

Our major achievements this year: We have worked hard to set up a new MA course in International Relations, which will start in 2020, and we have managed to move our BA courses online at very short notice to respond to the pandemic. We are also excited to have given our final year and second year students the opportunity to meet professionals from all walks of life who have graduated with an Undergraduate or Post-graduate degree in Politics and International Relations.

English Literature Who we are and what we do: The Literature group is made up of research-active academics specialising in literary cultures ranging from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Our aim, and our passion, is to share our interests with students, and help them hone their skills as communicators and thinkers in a world which needs these attributes more than ever before.

Our major achievements this year: Developing a truly innovative online Master’s programme with global appeal, consolidating our expertise with strong academic results across all levels of study, and extending further our ongoing work to facilitate a more inclusive learning environment for all of our students.

Media Who we are and what we do: The Media group comprises Film, Media and Journalism. We are a mix of experienced practitioners and media theorists, all with a passion for the industry. Our aim is to help build confidence, a sense of community and communication skills through supporting students to gain a mix of skills in a supportive community enabling them to have a good chance of success in the communications field.

Our major achievements this year: This year we have focused on increasing awareness of employment opportunities and student celebrating success, from offering students the chance to do 17