School of Social and Political Science

We are committed to addressing the social and public policy challenges confronting society.

We bring perspectives and approaches from numerous academic disciplines to the most challenging and important issues confronting society. 

We are concerned with the structures and processes of government and how they can be made more resilient in the 21st century. We place a strong emphasis on collaborating with practitioners and policymakers.

Third in the UK for quality and breadth of research | Social Policy and Social Work (REF 2021)