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Swansea University: College of Arts and Humanities

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/social-sciences

Swansea University
School of Social Sciences

 

The School of Social Sciences at Swansea University provides a supportive learning environment, and contributes to the University's cultural and civic mission work, and offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, designed to enable our students to become accomplished, socially aware, global citizens.

Why study at Swansea University’s School of Social Sciences?
The School of Social Sciences is an integral part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The School offers undergraduate degrees across a broad range of subject areas, we provide education from experts in their fields, deliver ground-breaking research through renowned research centres and combine our relationships with partners and industry to offer our students a dynamic learning environment.

Through exploring theory and engaging in practical opportunities in the working world, we empower students to reach their goals. Our Faculty is home to a welcoming and inclusive community that pursues scholarship, research and innovation that benefits society

Our students are at the heart of the School of Social Sciences, ensuring their futures are as bright as possible.

The School of Social Sciences is located on the coastal Singleton Park Campus, set in beautiful parkland, and within easy reach of the city centre and stunning Gower coastline. Discover more about our beautiful Singleton Campus by taking our virtual tour.

Postgraduate taught courses at the School of Social Sciences:

Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
All our postgraduate courses are informed by the latest developments in research and innovation.

Use our academic expertise whilst you delve into a research area of choice and make an impact with your findings.

Economics
Develop the skills and expertise required of the professional economist, whilst enhancing your ability to understand and conduct innovative research in both theoretical and applied situations.

We offer advanced programmes for students who have already studied economics related subject areas at undergraduate level. While a prior degree in Economics is expected, students with a background in a mathematically oriented subject area will be eligible for consideration, such as chemistry, maths, computer science, engineering, physics, finance, or statistics.

Education and Childhood Studies
Learn how to undertake and use educational research, to reflect on your own practice, using the latest educational trends and developments, to inform and enhance the way you work.


Explore our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses:

Politics, Philosophy and International Relations
Broaden your knowledge and earn a master's in a specialised area with the Department of Politics, Philosophy and International Relations.

 Postgraduate Research

Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
Undertaking a research degree requires a huge amount of commitment, determination, and passion for your subject, but there is little doubt that the benefits on completion are numerous, including: enhanced skills and employability, preparing you for an academic or research career, programme flexibility, intellectual reward.

Economics
Our Economics department is home to world-class economic research, particularly in the areas of macro, micro, development, and labour economics.

Whether your goal is to work in industry or academia, with our body of critically acclaimed academics conducting pioneering research, we can work with you to help you produce the best possible piece of original and progressive research that contributes to the field of economics.

Education and Childhood Studies
The research profile of our Education and Childhood Studies department represents both a breadth and depth of interests within the field of education.

From early childhood, leadership and teacher education to digital skills and widening participation, we have globally renowned research expertise.

Politics, Philosophy and International Relations
Become an expert in a specialist area of Politics, International Relations or Philosophy with a postgraduate research degree from Swansea University.

Scholarships and funding 
Swansea University offers several postgraduate scholarship opportunities, for more information visit our scholarships page.

Employability
Alongside full and part-time postgraduate programmes specifically designed to enhance your career prospects; we give you numerous opportunities to work and network with industry experts during your time with us. Specialised in supporting your job or placement search as well as providing careers advice, our students who have used the service said it adds value to their university experience.

A city by the sea
Swansea is a city that has it all: whether you’re a sports fanatic, culture vulture or outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures. Discover why we are a top UK research university based in one of the UK’s most naturally beautiful regions.

Look around the School of Social Sciences via our virtual tour. We’d love to show you around in person: contact us to arrange a visit.

Contact
School of Social Sciences
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP

Tel: +44 (0)1792 602394
Email: study@swansea.ac.uk
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