Across 5 departments, our academics generate cutting-edge research addressing pressing societal issues like social inequalities, democratic innovation, economic growth, and population change. Working closely with governments and organisations, our research endeavours to make a significant impact on society. Our research-led teaching approach stimulates our students' intellectual curiosity.
We’ve been recognised for our ongoing commitment to addressing gender inequality.
TOP 12
in the UK for research
for both gerontology and demography. Source: EduRank, 2023
Overview
About the School
The School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and dedicated to produce impactful research that addresses major societal challenges and to deliver high-quality education and learning shaping the next generation of social scientists.
Our Departments regularly feature in top UK rankings in terms of research and teaching.
Our research
Our five departments are recognised centers of excellence for research and teaching. Our academics develop and apply advanced methods and analyses to address pressing societal issues.
Common-interest themes such as migration, health, crime, and human rights serve as platforms for developing multidisciplinary collaborations between departments.
Principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of everything we do. The School’s Bronze Athena Swan (Scientific Women's Academic Network) award recognises our commitment to this mission.
Our departments are engaged in community outreach efforts to effect positive change. The Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology’s Social Impact Lab is one example. The Department of Economics also has a range of outreach programmes.
I am proud to work in a School that’s an internationally recognised powerhouse of research. Our diverse and talented group of social scientists are committed to improving the world we live in.
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