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School of Social Sciences

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

Research connections

A home to world-class research

We are an internationally recognised centre of high-quality research. Our wide-ranging academic research has a long history of impacting policy and changing lives for the better around the world.

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.

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

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

I.SOCSI Students

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

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

News

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Anti-racism to be explored in new series of talks

25 October 2021

Cardiff University hosting events over the next two years

Better supporting LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in Wales

23 August 2021

Children living with someone who has mental health issues two-thirds more likely to experience similar difficulties

18 August 2021

Director of MA in Social Work joins editorial board of leading social work journal

13 August 2021

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ensuring the safety and welfare of our staff and students is our priority.