Research

The College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities is home to a wide range of new and exciting research. Our dynamic environment emphasises a collegial atmosphere among academic staff and research students which has allowed for the formation of innovative research groups and high-impact research projects.

International networks facilitate collaborative work focused on theoretical and real-world solutions.

The distinctive research strengths of the college are captured within the following themes:

Heritage (History and Science of the Human Past)
Creativity, Culture and Media
Diversity, Equality and Rights
Crime, Intelligence and Security
Health Research in Humanities and Social Sciences
Work, Employment and Productivity

Funding opportunities within the college

We are pleased to offer funded scholarship opportunities for those interested in researching arts, humanities and social sciences. These include our new 4 Year Doctoral Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Studentships for BAME Applicants and the University’s sanctuary scholarships. Alongside opportunities from Midlands4Cities and the ESRC Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership.

Explore all funding opportunities.

Research institutes and centres

Research by subject

The College is made up of a number of Schools and subject areas, with many new and exciting research groups and projects on the go.

Explore our research by subject

Training and development

Throughout your time at Leicester as a researcher, you will have access to 'needs based' training to develop your research skills.

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Research support team

Meet our support team designated for researchers.

Research degrees

Find a research degree

Funding for postgraduates

Discover what funding is potentially available for costs such as field trips or conference attendance.

Funds