Social sciences
Study in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and innovative university with an international reputation for research excellence.
Why study with us
In an increasingly globalised and fast-changing world, it has never been more important to understand the behaviours, attitudes and motivations of people and how opportunity and success is shaped by our interactions with the institutions and structures that surround us.
Placements and studying abroad
Extend your study to four years by spending a year on professional placement or studying abroad.
Excellent research
3rd in the UK for our research in Education, and 10th in the UK for our research in Sociology, Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Employability
95% 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).*
Courses
Entry year
Student life
Find out what our students say about their time studying with us.
I've thoroughly enjoyed being able to put theory into practice through research, and I've loved how passionate the lecturers have been.
Learn about our subjects
We offer a interdisciplinary teaching and research environment within seven disciplines:
Your employability
Many of our courses can be extended to four years, with the third year spent either on a professional placement or studying abroad.
Our postgraduate courses
Dive deeper into your chosen subject or discover more about a related area within the social sciences with our postgraduate courses.
You should choose to go to Cardiff University as there are so many different things that you can do during your studies. . Cardiff is beautiful and there are always events taking place.
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*Based on UK-domiciled, full-time graduates who were studying for their first degree. 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.
Undergraduate
Join a community of open-minded thinkers and doers, where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. Together, we’ll work hard to build a better future—for you and the wider world.
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