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Studying with us
We're living in times of dramatic social, political and economic change, nationally, internationally and globally. Studying a social science degree couldn't be more exciting or timely.
Undergraduate degrees
As an undergraduate, you’ll be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of society and social inequalities and how to affect change.
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Masters degrees
You’ll be joining a community of some of the brightest and most ambitious graduate students from all over the world. You'll benefit from research-led teaching from the people who are recognised as experts in their field.
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Research degrees
By studying for a research degree within the School of Sociology and Social Policy, you will become a key member of this academic research community, experiencing a supportive, stimulating and challenging research environment.
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Our research and expertise
We have an international reputation for research on social change that has set new agendas, developed new concepts and methodologies, and transformed policy and practice.
Since its foundation, the School of Sociology and Social Policy has been a major centre of research and graduate training, and has produced some of the leading academic figures in their fields. The School is home to several distinctive research groups and centres, specialising in the broad areas of: gender, disability studies, racism and ethnicity, family and life course, health technologies and social and political thought.
