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Department of Social & Policy Sciences undergraduate courses

View the undergraduate courses that are available in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.

Department of Social & Policy Sciences taught postgraduate studies

Choose from a range of high-quality postgraduate courses that build on our renowned research activities. We offer MSc and MRes degrees.

Department of Social & Policy Sciences postgraduate research

View our MPhil, PhD and professional doctorate courses in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences.

A life-changing course: Progressing my career and joining WHO

Louisa Ayebare shares her experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development, realising her UN dream and being part of an international cohort.

Mastering my development as a public policy leader: Paul’s story

MSc Public Policy graduate Paul talks about how the course helped him to enhance his skills and progress in his career.

Pursuing my interest in the criminal justice system

BSc Criminology student Chloe Woolford shares her experience studying at 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ«.

Dr Kate Woodthorpe and policy engagement

With a focus on end-of-life care, death and dying, and via an IPR sabbatical, Kate's research has generated policy impacts in Government and in Parliament.

Huge delays in dealing with complaints against UK drug companies, investigation finds

The 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« and Lund University data analysis reveals huge delays in dealing with complaints against UK drug companies

In episode two, Roland meets Nello Cristianini (Computer Science) and Emma Carmel (SPS) to learn how our research is informing AI developments and regulation.

Dr Ben Radley from 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ«'s Centre for Development Studies writes for The Conversation.

Self-regulation of pharma industry marketing is unsustainable and failing patients – new analysis

Research from academics at 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« and Lund, Sweden, urges healthcare professionals to tackle unethical marketing and support stronger regulation.

Responding to the shocking Hull Funeral Enquiry, Dr Kate Woodthorpe considers regulation of the sector in her piece for The Conversation.

Dr Geoff Bates from The Institute for Policy Research (IPR) writes on health, social housing and new housing standards for The Conversation.

Santosh Mehrota writes for The Conversation.

Dr Diana Teggi wins prestigious British Science Award

The British Science Association has named Dr Diana Teggi as the winner of their British Science Award Lecturer for the Social Sciences.

49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« film, ‘Cobalt Rush’, screened at United Nations

Award-winning documentary shown at UN event to expose the ‘invisible’ working conditions in the multi-billion dollar cobalt industry.

Six subjects earn top 100 status in latest World University Rankings

49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« is named one of the world’s best places to study subjects including architecture, development studies and business, retaining a top 10 position for sport

49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« success with Future Leaders Fellowships

Two researchers at the 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« have been awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowships from UKRI for developing talented Early Career Researchers.

New exhibition shares art created in UK’s Victorian prisons

Prof Yvonne Jewkes (SPS) has teamed up with colleagues at the University of Birmingham and the Howard League for Penal Reform on the new exhibition.

Researchers call for reform to UN Sustainable Development Goals ahead of 2030 deadline

Writing in the journal Science, scholars of sustainable development at 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« call for action from policymakers on the UN's SDGs.