
Social sciences
Study in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and innovative School of Social Sciences 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, spending a year on professional placement or studying abroad.
Excellent research
Rated 3rd in the UK for our research in Sociology (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
Employability
96% of our 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 (HESA data).
Courses
Entry year
Our talks and videos
Studying social sciences at Cardiff University
Our virtual open day presentation gives a flavour of our undergraduate social science courses, how we teach, and the additional opportunities available as part of your degree.
You can also view all of our social sciences subject videos on our YouTube playlist.
One aspect of my degree which I have thoroughly enjoyed is the ability for students to put theory into practice through research projects. I have loved how passionate the lecturers and seminar leaders have been, which has definitely sparked my passion for my degree.
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Our teaching is informed and underpinned by the most recent academic research and scholarship
Research in the School is recognised as internationally excellent, and as having direct impact on policy and practice around the world. Many of our staff act as advisors to international organisations, Westminster and European parliaments, and the Welsh Government, as well as to public and private sector organisations.
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HESA data: Copyright Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited 2020. The Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data. Data is from the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18, published by HESA in June 2020.