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Faculty of People and Society

The Faculty of People and Society brings together three vibrant areas of study, each focused on understanding and shaping the world we live in.

From supporting health and wellbeing, to developing ethical business leaders, to exploring culture, history and society, our programmes combine practical skills, research excellence and real-world experience to prepare students for meaningful and impactful careers. Within the Faculty of People and Society, we have three main areas of study, each offering distinctive programmes and opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and career potential.

Dean of Faculty's Welcome

Welcome to the Faculty of People and Society, a collaborative academic community at the heart of Lincoln Bishop University.

Our Faculty brings together disciplines focused on understanding, supporting, and enriching people’s lives and the societies we shape. Through our School of Applied Humanities, Business School, and Institute of Health, we offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including a Foundation Year.

Grounded in social purpose, our teaching, research, and partnerships reflect strong commitments to inclusion, wellbeing, innovation, and opportunity, working with communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

Whether you are beginning your academic journey, developing your professional practice, or contributing to research, you are now part of our community.

We are delighted to welcome you.

Thomasin Nicholds, Dean of Faculty of People and Society

The Institute of Health prepares graduates for impactful careers across health, wellbeing and community services through professionally focused and research-informed programmes.

Subjects include: Counselling, Health & Social Care, Psychology, and Sport.

Lincoln Bishop Business School develops forward-thinking, ethical leaders equipped to succeed in today’s dynamic global economy. Through industry-informed teaching and practical learning experiences, students gain the strategic and entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in business and organisational environments.

Programmes include: Full-time BA (Hons) Business Management, BA (Hons) Business with Finance, BA (Hons) Business with Marketing

Apprenticeships: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, Career Development Professional Apprenticeship, Project Manager Apprenticeship

Part-Time Master of Business Administration (Strategic Leadership)

Master of Business Administration (Strategic Leadership) Top Up

Full Time MSc International Business.

The School is also home to LORIC (Lincolnshire Open Research & Innovation Centre), a dedicated research and enterprise hub that supports collaboration between students, academics and industry partners. While not a taught programme, LORIC plays a vital role in driving innovation, enterprise and knowledge exchange across the University.

The School of Applied Humanities explores culture, history, belief and society, encouraging critical thinking, research excellence and intellectual curiosity. Through the study of the humanities in contemporary contexts, students develop the analytical and communication skills needed to understand and interpret the world around them.

Subjects include: Archaeology, Criminology, English, Foundation Year, History, Military History, Sociology, and Theology.