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. Applications close 25 Jan 2023.

Courses

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

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Research

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.

About us

We take an interdisciplinary approach to the Social Sciences making a dynamic and engaging teaching and research environment.

International students

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

Impact at the School of Social Sciences

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

News

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Supporting the new Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum

24 January 2023

Free bi-lingual resources launched for teachers in Wales and England

“My placement year got me a dream start to my career.”

16 January 2023

“Social Work (MA) changed my life for the better”

4 January 2023