Social and Political Sciences

• The Departments of Sociology and Politics were ranked top 10 in the UK for their research.
  • Sociology, in particular, were ranked 1st in research impact according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
• The Departments of Sociology and Politics were ranked top 10 in the UK for their research. Sociology, in particular, were ranked 1st in research impact according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
• 2nd in the Russell Group for "Learning resources" for Social Policy in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023
• Our seminar series attracts leading academics from across the country and covers the key themes of our taught courses, giving you the opportunity to engage with the leading research in your field.

Undergraduate and postgraduate

• Located within Derwent College, conveniently placed near the centre of Campus West.
• Bicycle parking is available throughout the college grounds, both secure and open.
• D Bar cafe and Courtyard eatery, both located within the college grounds.
• The Department of Education has various research centres.

Undergraduate-specific

Postgraduate-specific