Understanding social phenomena is vital in our complex and fast-moving world. Southampton's team of world-class academics range widely across the disciplines to engage with the issues that matter today
Cutting-edge research
Research opportunities are available in criminology, demography, economics, gerontology, politics, social policy, social work, sociology, and statistics. As well as a number of extremely active research groups in each of our divisions, we host several major international research centres.
A supportive environment for success
Studying the social sciences will inspire and challenge students interested in exploring our subjects: ageing/gerontology; economics; politics and international relations; social statistics and demography; social work; and sociology and social policy.
Collaboration is key
We have an international reputation. Our academics work collaboratively with government departments, agencies and organisations around the world on innovative research projects.
A dynamic environment for further study
The latest national assessment of research quality (RAE 2008) ranked Southampton highly. More than 50 per cent of our social sciences research was judged to be either 'internationally excellent' or 'world-leading'.
