School of Humanities and Social Science

The School of Humanities and Social Science has a thriving research culture that informs courses at all levels. We are proud of our reputation for producing highly employable and adaptable graduates.

We offer students an interdisciplinary and applied approach to learning that seeks to examine the world that human beings have created for themselves. We create an academically rewarding, encouraging and enlivening environment and have excellent links with the local community.

Our school is situated on the university’s Moulsecoomb campus at the recently refurbished Mithras House building. 

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Lab facilities

Mithras House has a series of lab spaces which are used for teaching and student and staff research.

VR and Eye-Tracking lab
The VR and Eye-Tracking Lab is used for psychological research with equipment such as eye-trackers and virtual reality headsets. The space has adjustable lighting and a blackout blind for maintaining consistent lighting conditions during eye-tracking research, as well as sensors to allow individuals to move freely around the room during virtual reality research.

Stats lab
A specialist workspace with computing equipment for statistical analysis and projects involving video and audio editing software. The lab contains eight acoustically treated booths for both recording and transcribing interviews undertaken as part of dissertation research and for recording and editing podcasts.

City lab
This is a qualitative research methods and creative methods resource for all students, staff and researchers, as well as research participants, including children, community groups and the general public. It can also be used for a range of meetings and events. The City lab contains a kitchen, a teaching/meeting room with enhanced acoustic isolation and two meeting spaces that can be separated with a screen or combined to accommodate larger groups.

Community lab
A space designed for collaborative student learning, this is used by students and staff involved in the university’s Global Challenges programme – our collective mission to contribute towards solutions to tackle the pressing issues facing our world.

Design lab
A space housing our extensive collection of historic dress and textiles which are used in our History of Art and Design courses. It also has the space and equipment for working on textile projects. Displays created by students on these programmes are on view in the social spaces of the building.

Applied Cognition lab
A dedicated research space for psychological research involving measures such as electrodermal activity (EDA) and electroencephalography (EEG). The space is designed to allow the participant and researcher to sit at separate desks while psychophysiological data is being collected.

Life lab
A skills lab for practice-based teaching, social work, psychotherapy and counselling and employability. The Life lab is fitted with lounge furniture to provide a comfortable space for conducting qualitative research with larger groups. The lab can be used to conduct research activities with children of all ages and for meetings and events. The room also contains a dedicated space to conduct assessed role play or interviews with children.

Partnerships

Social work

Our social work degrees are run in partnership with local agencies including:

Brighton & Hove City Council
East Sussex County Council
West Sussex County Council

History of art and design

The courses in our history of art and design programme work closely with Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.

Accrediting bodies

Our degrees in psychology, social and counselling and psychotherapy work are accredited by the following organisations:

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Research and Knowledge Exchange

At the School of Humanities and Social Science we are proud of the research environment we have created for all our members and the academic excellence that underpins our teaching. World-leading publications, impactful partnerships and influential networks allow our diverse expertise to generate thinking that enhances people’s lives through a deeper understanding of humanity and society.

We offer research study including doctoral degrees (PhD) across all our disciplines. Visit the university Doctoral College pages for further initial information and use our .

Our academics are the founders, directors and members of several of the university-wide Centres of Research and Knowledge Exchange Excellence (COREs). The school also organises the development of some of its research and knowledge exchange through Research Excellence Groups (REGs) which represent key staff and postgraduate student interests and point to growing opportunities in our disciplines.