University of Leeds, Faculty of Social Sciences
About
The Faculty's research in the social sciences is internationally rated. We host major research and interdisciplinary centres. Our students and staff also benefit from excellent links with key international organisations and institutions. Our wide range of research-informed courses encompass undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degree programmes, as well as online and professional development courses.
"With the support of our dedicated and highly-reputed staff, we can help you to achieve your full potential. We know that you will enjoy your time at Leeds and look forward to working with you."
Professor Alastair Mullis, Executive Dean of Faculty
The Faculty's research in the social sciences is internationally rated. We host major research and interdisciplinary centres. Our students and staff also benefit from excellent links with key international organisations and institutions.
Our wide range of research-informed courses encompass undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degree programmes, as well as online and professional development courses.
Our schools
School of Education
We're proud of our standing as one of the very best schools in the UK for education research and teaching excellence. As a student in the School of Education, you'll become part of our thriving academic community.
School of Law
The School of Law at the University of Leeds is a community where, through our teaching, research and public engagement, we try to make a difference in the world.
School of Politics and International Studies
The School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) is a vibrant school where academic research informs and ignites our teaching. We provide the academic tuition and theoretical training to explore the current challenges of our global society.
School of Sociology and Social Policy
The School of Sociology and Social Policy (SSP) is a community where through our teaching, research and public engagement, we try to make a difference to society.
Research and expertise
A key part of the Faculty’s mission is to tackle some of the fundamental societal challenges currently facing the world by conducting high impact, interdisciplinary research, which supports knowledge exchange opportunities and outstanding research collaborations with local, national and international stakeholders.
The Faculty is home to a number of world-leading research centres, which have an important role in shaping and driving forward the research and innovation agenda within and beyond the social sciences.
The Graduate School
All postgraduate researchers in the faculty are also members of the Social Sciences Graduate School, which brings together a socially, culturally and intellectually diverse community of doctoral researchers.
The Graduate School provide an excellent experience for postgraduate researchers in an interdisciplinary research environment. We work closely with staff in schools, to discuss and implement policies and initiatives in support of PhD researchers in the Faculty.
School of Education
Top 10 in the UK for education Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021 | Top 5 targeted UK university by graduate recruiters High Fliers report, The Graduate Market in 2021 | Top 100 in the world for education QS World University Rankings, 2021 |
School of Law
Top 3 in the UK for criminology The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 | Top 10 in the UK for law The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2021 | 4th in the UK for the impact of research REF, 2014 |
School of Politics and International Studies
Top 40 in the world for development studies QS World University Rankings, 2021 | Top 20 in the UK for politics Guardian University League Tables 2021 | Top 5 targeted UK university by graduate recruiters High Fliers report, The Graduate Market in 2021 |
School of Sociology and Social Policy
Top 10 in the UK for social policy The Complete University Guide, 2021 | Top 10 in the UK for sociology The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 | 13th in the UK for the impact of research Research Excellence Framework, 2014 |
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Beech Grove House, LS2 9JT, Leeds
