Study Arts & Humanities at King's
Shape the future at a top 10 UK university (QS 27)
Meeting the challenges of today conceptually, historically, creatively and imaginatively. Explore disciplines ranging from History, Philosophy and Languages to Digital Humanities, Film and Liberal Arts.
Explore our subject areas and courses
Classics - Study at one of the UK's best Classics Departments, top ten in the UK for Classics and Ancient History (QS 2026).
Culture, Media & Creative Industries - Explore courses that provide a springboard into careers across the cultural sector.
Digital Humanities - Learn from leading experts in researching digital culture and society since 1992.
English - Join a leading department ranked 5th in the UK for English (QS 2026).
Film Studies - Join a dynamic department with links to the British Film Institute.
History - Learn from leading experts at a top 10 university for History in Europe (QS 2026).
Languages, Literatures and Cultures - Study languages and literature in a global department.
Liberal Arts - King's has a 150-year tradition in teaching Liberal Arts subjects.
Music - Join a versatile and lively department in one of the musical capitals of the world.
Philosophy - Study all aspects of philosophy, from ancient thinkers like Socrates to today's modern debates.
Theology & Religious Studies - Explore how Religion, Ethics, Sociology and Politics interact.
Why study an Arts & Humanities degree at King's?
- Our innovative degrees equip you with the expertise needed for diverse careers in media, journalism, law, banking, civil service, marketing, and more.
- Benefit from our central London location, fostering connections with top cultural institutions like the British Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the National Portrait Gallery.
- Engage with a dynamic community featuring student societies, valuable King’s connections, and influential guest speakers.
- Build a professional network in the heart of a global city that will support you throughout your career.
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Hear from our students
I have three favourite things about studying Classics at King's. 1. There are no compulsory modules so you have complete freedom to specialise in what truly interests you. 2. Learning in London is incredible, especially the proximity to amazing museums to see what you are studying in real life. 3. The range of modules.
A year after graduating with a Modern Literature and Culture MA from King’s, I began working as a Junior Reporter for a renewable energy publication. Being able to write clearly and concisely in the way I was taught during my MA has helped me every day when writing articles.
Studying philosophy at King’s has allowed me to not only learn about famous ancient scholars like Plato, but has also taught me how to apply their thoughts to modern day situations.
One of the best things about the Music BMus is how much it allows you to interact with the faculty. Whether it is through individual instrumental teaching at the Royal Academy, through 1-on-1 tutorials or through weekly seminars and office hours, the opportunities to learn from leading experts in the field are endless.
The level of dedication of King’s is unparalleled. Teachers have been supportive and interesting. They encourage lively discussion, entertain your views and guide you in the right direction to pursue further research.
CMCI is so unique in its offering of cultural studies, media studies, and creative industries all in one! In breadth and depth, we could go from analysing queer representation in films, to exploring the business models of large media conglomerates, to discussing arts management.
I love that I learn from the leaders in Shakespeare and Early Modern studies because it means I’m always challenged to engage with cutting-edge research in my field.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
QS World University Rankings - by Subject 2026
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