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School of Social Sciences

The School of Social Sciences is an internationally-recognised high-quality teaching and research centre.

Courses

We offer undergraduate and taught master's degrees, research programmes, professional programmes and short courses.

Research

Our research is interdisciplinary, innovative and has impact. We are committed to theoretically informed research with a clear policy focus.

Our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Dr Michael Arribas-Ayllon talks about the social sciences and the importance of studying them.
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About us

We take an interdisciplinary approach to the social sciences for a dynamic and engaging teaching and research environment.

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International students

Find out more about the specialised support we provide to international students in the School of Social Sciences.

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Impact at the School of Social Sciences

We are proud of our record of impacting upon public debate, policy development and practice based innovations.


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Social media regularly used by 48% of primary age children in Wales, report shows

12 October 2023

Social media regularly used by 48% of primary age children in Wales, report shows School Health Research Network expands its work to provide a clearer picture of health behaviours from childhood into adolescence