100% of graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course (Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23).*
World-leading research
You’ll learn from researchers who lead the way in their fields and use their expertise to influence policy locally, nationally and globally.
Interdisciplinary study
You’ll work alongside people from different disciplines, sparking ideas while exploring multiple areas of social science.
Our Education (MSc) programme enables you to explore key challenges in education and gain insights into educational practices, policies, and organisations from across the world.
How can sociology help you make sense of a world defined by change and disruption yet, at the same time, shaped by enduring and pervasive inequalities?
Improve your understanding and practical skills in applied criminological research to tackle real world problems with our Doctor of Criminology and Criminal Justice programme.
This professional doctorate is a rigorous academic pathway supporting policymakers to integrate theoretical insight with applied research addressing pressing challenges across social and public policy.
Take your social work career to an advanced level by engaging in depth with theory while undertaking original research to shape future policy and practice.
The School of Social Sciences has an exceptionally strong and interdisciplinary research culture, and offers expert supervision across a wide range of research topics.
Education (MSc)
Professor Manuel Souto‑Otero shares what you can expect from our Education degree.
International Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSc)
Take your understanding of criminology to a global level with Dr Luca Giommoni.
Social and Public Policy (MSc)
Dr Shailen Nandy talks you through master's-level public policy and how it can help you make a meaningful impact.
Social Work (MSc)
Graduate as a qualified social worker with us. Dr David Wilkins guides you through all you need to know.
The staff have been amazing. Everyone was noticeably invested in me and motivated me to push through challenging times. I owe much of my success to the unwavering support of my personal tutor!
Postgraduate students are encouraged to fully participate in our academic and research environment. This includes a wide range of active research groups, seminar series and informal study groups.
Our flexible master’s degrees provide the intellectual tools with which to engage with current social and public debate. You’ll be taught by leading scholars who are recognised for their theoretical and methodological expertise both nationally and internationally.
We offer opportunities for postgraduate research study designed to provide you with the skills and experience you need for your career. Our PhD programme prepares candidates for a research-based career, while the Professional Doctorate looks to address the career needs of practising professionals.
Centrally located in the historic Glamorgan Building
Based in the Grade 1 listed Glamorgan Building, we are at the heart of Cardiff’s Civic Centre, moments from Cardiff’s Crown Court, City Hall, Welsh Government administrative headquarters and Cardiff’s Central Police Station. Our building has lecture theatres with lecture-capture technology, seminar rooms, and a friendly, informal café for socialising and group study.
International postgraduates are guaranteed a single occupancy room in accommodation for the standard academic year, providing certain deadlines are met.
Everything you need to know about our application process.
*Source: Graduate Outcomes 2022/23 survey results published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Copyright Jisc 2025. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.
