Study to examine economic impact of Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A new study by UofG's Professor Murray Pittock, will look at the economic and social impact of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
A World Top 70 University for Arts and Humanities
(QS and Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject)
About the College of Arts & Humanities
We have been at the forefront of delivering world-leading teaching, learning and research in the arts and humanities since 1451.
The College is home to four innovative Schools renowned for their world-leading research, their extensive local and international partnerships and the wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree opportunities they offer:
- School of Critical Studies
- School of Culture and Creative Arts
- School of Humanities | Sgoil nan Daonnachdan
- School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Research
We are committed to sustaining a positive and nurturing research culture. This is reflected in our strong REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework) results with two-thirds of environment and impact being recognised as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
Strategy
Our College Strategy (2023–2028) outlines our values, our distinctive strengths and our future priorities. Find out more in our welcome message from the Vice-Principal and meet our College Management Group.
Teaching
Our undergraduate degree offers you the flexibility to study several subjects before specialising. Our postgraduate students enjoy a broad range of different taught and research programmes.
A City of Creativity and Culture
The University of Glasgow is situated in the heart of the West End, a vibrant hub for the creative arts industry in one of the 30 best cities in the world.
We are the UK's top cultural and creative city (European Commission, 2019) and a UNESCO City of Music. Glasgow is home to more than 100 cultural organisations, including the Burrell Collection (Art Fund 2023 Museum of the Year), the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, and five internationally renowned performing arts companies.
Study Arts & Humanities in Glasgow
Glasgow is home to more than 100 cultural organisations and five of Scotland's internationally renowned performing arts companies.
Some of our students tell us why Glasgow is a great city to study Arts & Humanities.
Sustainability
Discover some of the ways we help tackle climate change and why we are rated a top 20 university in the world for sustainability.
Latest news
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19 May
Women football commentators judged more harshly than men
Listeners judge women football commentators more negatively than men, even when delivering identical match commentary, new research from a team shows. -
19 May
Historic tartan archive gifted to the nation
Two UofG postgraduate students are helping to transform understanding of Scotland’s textile heritage through their research on a major new tartan acquisition by National Museums Scotland. -
18 May
Conference to examine how rewilding is reshaping nature and heritage
Leading voices from across the UK will be exploring how the rapid rise of rewilding is transforming both the natural environment and the historic landscapes that define it.