98% of our postgraduate taught 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 2020/21)
World-leading research
Our degrees are taught by researchers at the forefront of their subjects, whose expertise and insight inform governments and policy-makers regionally, nationally and globally.
Interdisciplinary study
We are an interdisciplinary School, with a strong belief in the benefits of studying alongside, and collaborating with, complementary areas of expertise.
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?
The professional doctorate is a doctoral qualification that is fully equivalent to the PhD, but substantially different from it in that it is strongly professionally oriented focussing on ‘applied’ rather than ‘pure’ research.
The professional doctorate is a doctoral qualification that is fully equivalent to the PhD, but substantially different from it in that it is strongly professionally oriented focussing on ‘applied’ rather than ‘pure’ research.
The professional doctorate is a doctoral qualification that is fully equivalent to the PhD, but substantially different from it in that it is strongly professionally oriented focussing on ‘applied’ rather than ‘pure’ research.
The professional doctorate is a doctoral qualification that is fully equivalent to the PhD, but substantially different from it in that it is strongly professionally oriented focussing on ‘applied’ rather than ‘pure’ research.
The School of Social Sciences has an exceptionally strong and interdisciplinary research culture, and offers expert supervision across a wide range of research topics.
Welcome to the School of Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences
Dr Tom Hall, our Head of School, discusses what makes our school such a great place to study.
Education (MSc)
Professor Manuel Souto-Otero explains the Education (MSc) at Cardiff University. This one-year programme provides an in-depth understanding of education as a field of study, and the connections between education and other social institutions that play a role in tackling complex education problems.
International Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSc)
Dr Luca Giommoni introduces the International and Criminal Justice (MSc). Explore the world of crime and crime control - from domestic violence, drug trafficking and corruption to the spread of malware, fraud, and online hate speech.
Social and Public Policy (MSc)
Dr Shailen Nandy explains the Social and Public Policy (MSc) at Cardiff University. This one-year programme focuses on understanding the causes of, and potential solutions to, a range of important social issues. These include challenges such as poverty, increasing economic and social inequalities, and international development agreements.
Social Work (MA)
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.
I enjoyed learning and understanding how different countries with different ideologies address similar issues, such as pension, economic depression, democracy and citizenship.
Social and Public Policy (MSc) graduate Deeksha Sharma chatted with us about her time at Cardiff University.
Research-led learning
Our teaching is informed and underpinned by the most recent academic research and scholarship and is recognised as internationally excellent, having a direct impact on policy and practice around the world.
Many of our staff act as advisors to international public and private sector organisations, Westminster and European parliaments, and the Welsh Government.
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.
Everything you need to know about our application process.
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