Research subjects in Humanities at Huddersfield
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Why study a Humanities research degree at Huddersfield?
Undertaking a research degree in Humanities at Huddersfield means joining a supportive and collaborative research community spanning History, English Literature, English Language, Linguistics and Creative Writing.
- Our research encompasses a diverse range of specialisms, from early-modern history, oral history and cultural heritage to literary theory, historical linguistics and creative writing. Our academics undertake research that contributes to a deeper understanding of history, language, literature and society.
- You'll be supported by experienced academics with established track records in international research, publication and public engagement. Our researchers work closely with museums, archives and educational organisations, contributing to exhibitions, community projects and other activities that connect research with wider audiences.
- Our research culture is supported by the Centre for History, Culture and Memory (CHiCaM), which provides opportunities for workshops, visiting researchers and engagement with external partners. You'll also benefit from access to distinctive on-campus resources, including Heritage Quay and Holocaust Centre North.
Benefits of a Humanities research degree
As a Humanities research student at Huddersfield, you can benefit from:
- expert research supervision – work with experienced academics with specialist expertise across History, English Literature, English Language, Linguistics and Creative Writing
- a supportive research community – join approximately 40 postgraduate researchers, supported by nine academics involved in research supervision, within a welcoming and collaborative environment
- an active research culture – engage with workshops, visiting researchers and interdisciplinary activities through the Centre for History, Culture and Memory (CHiCaM)
- specialist research resources – access extensive archival documents, oral history collections and opportunities for public engagement through Heritage Quay and Holocaust Centre North
- external partnerships and collaboration – benefit from connections with museums, heritage organisations and educational establishments, including the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) and Stonyhurst College
- research with real-world impact – become part of a research environment where academic work contributes to exhibitions, publications, educational activities and community projects
- international research connections – engage with a research community that welcomes international visiting researchers and has hosted recipients of prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships.
Research Disciplines in Humanities
Discover the range of research disciplines within our Humanities department, where our academics explore diverse historical, cultural and social topics through specialist research and collaboration.
Explore the social, cultural and political history of the twentieth century, with opportunities to investigate themes including women's history, refugee and humanitarian history, and histories of ethnicity. Our researchers engage with archival collections, heritage organisations and wider communities to examine the experiences and events that have shaped the modern world.
Undertake research into the early-modern period, drawing on specialist academic expertise in the Tudor court and material culture. Explore historical people, places and practices through archival research and engagement with historical collections.
Investigate the past through personal experiences, memories and recorded testimonies. Our researchers work with oral history collections and collaborate with archives, museums and heritage professionals, providing opportunities to explore how individual and collective experiences contribute to our understanding of history.
Explore the histories of places and communities, drawing on archival materials and connections with heritage organisations. Research in this area can contribute to a greater understanding of local identities, experiences and historical change, with opportunities to engage wider audiences through community projects and public history.
Develop original research across a range of literary periods, genres and critical approaches. Our academic expertise includes Victorian and Edwardian literature, American poetry, literary theory, Holocaust testimonies and the literary heritage sector. Research in this area also connects with education, heritage interpretation and cultural engagement.
Explore creative writing as an area of academic and creative enquiry, supported by researchers with expertise in literature and creative practice. Develop your own research interests within a collaborative environment that encourages engagement with wider literary and creative communities.
Investigate language through a range of linguistic approaches, supported by academic expertise including historical linguistics. Explore how language develops, changes and connects with wider historical, literary and cultural contexts.
Undertake research into English language, drawing on academic expertise in linguistics and the historical development of language. Develop original research that contributes to understanding how English is used, understood and shaped by its cultural and historical contexts.
Our research community and culture
Our Humanities research community is inclusive, supportive and interdisciplinary, bringing together approximately 40 postgraduate researchers and nine academics involved in research supervision.
The department is associated with the Centre for History, Culture and Memory (CHiCaM), which supports an active research environment through workshops, visiting researchers and opportunities to engage with external partners.
Our research community benefits from the expertise of academics with established international research profiles and a commitment to public engagement. The department has welcomed international visiting researchers and hosted recipients of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships.
Through collaboration with fellow researchers, academic staff and external organisations, you'll have opportunities to develop your research, exchange ideas and engage with wider academic and professional communities.
Specialist research facilities and resources
Humanities researchers at Huddersfield benefit from access to distinctive on-campus collections and resources that support research across history, culture, memory, literature and heritage.
Heritage Quay
Heritage Quay houses the University's archives and special collections, offering historical documents, oral histories and materials that support research across disciplines. Public engagement activities also explore how archival research connects with wider audiences.
Research strengths and collaboration
Notable research projects
Our Humanities academics contribute to funded research exploring historical, cultural and social questions, collaborating with museums, archives and other organisations.
Research achievements and recognition
Our Humanities department has gained recognition for its research excellence, attracting prestigious funding, welcoming international researchers and celebrating outstanding achievements in research supervision.
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