School of Social Sciences

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

Become a qualified social worker with us

Programme director Abyd Quinn-Aziz talks us through our two-year Social Work (MA) course that will see you graduate as a registered social worker.

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

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

Professor Tom Hall, Head of School, discusses what makes our School such a great place to study.

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

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

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

15 March 2023

Penrhyn castle and estate in North Wales built its wealth from Jamaican plantations

23 February 2023