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We are a dynamic school with diverse research interests but one goal: academic excellence. With a world-leading reputation for research, we came 4th in the recent Research Assessment Exercise. Staff are leaders in their academic fields and outstanding teachers. If you want to join us, click on the links below.

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More places for Clearing


In recognition of the school's continued success, the university has given us an additional 90 places for incoming students this year. If you are a well-qualified candidate looking to study at one of the country's leading schools of social research, make an application through clearing. Find out more about our undergraduate programmes here:
Sociology
Social Policy
Criminology
Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
Criminal Justice Studies

 

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Our staff specialise in research of international, comparative and theoretical
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News & Conferences

Philanthropy Centre awarded further ESRC grant

The Philanthropy Centre has received an ESRC award to conduct study of social justice philosophy.

Read more here

Civil Society focus at
School of Social Policy,Sociology and Social Research

The School is increasingly focusing its research and teaching interests on civil society.

Overview of this exciting new research