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 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
97% of our graduates are 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
Welcome to the School of Social Sciences
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 dynamic teaching and research environment to around 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and over 160 academic staff within seven disciplines:
Sociology (BSc)
Dr Robin Smith introduces our social policy course.
Work placements
Turn theory into practice with a work placement. Many of our courses can be extended to four years, with the third year spent either on a professional placement or studying abroad.
Expand your knowledge
All of our undergraduate courses provide opportunities to develop skills in social science research methods and engage with interdisciplinary research across the seven disciplines.
I've enjoyed the varied choice of my studies, being a sociology student while being able to choose modules in criminology has made me think differently about how I view crime in society.
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.
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Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency, latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20, published by HESA in June 2022
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Undergraduate
With over 300 courses to choose from, join us and benefit from our excellent facilities, a great student experience and as a graduate, be in demand by leading employers.
Undergraduate prospectus 2023
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