Welcome 

We are a multidisciplinary Department of Social Sciences with a distinctive profile of teaching and research that brings together a world class staff with expertise in Anthropology, Criminology, Gender Studies, Social Policy & Social Justice, Sociology, and Social Work.

Research

The research interests of staff cover wide areas, exploring themes from the local to the global. The multi-disciplinary nature of much of our work encourages diversity and values different approaches to research. Here, you will find a distinctive and lively research culture characterised by intellectual curiosity and professionalism.

The Department of Social Sciences attracts a healthy stream of externally supported research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the British Academy, international organizations, central and local government and by voluntary and charitable agencies.

Teaching

Our teaching is informed by the latest research and this is reflected in our National Student Survey success, in which past students commented on the interesting curricula and enthusiastic staff.

Undergraduate Study

Postgraduate Study

Current Students

We also have a range of dedicated Part-Time Programmes