College of Social Sciences

Generating new knowledge about society and transforming this in ways that improve wellbeing, is central to all work in this research-led College of Social Sciences. Striving to champion new policies and practices, generate considerable investment and maintain relevance to the current world.

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Why Study at CoSS

Why Research at CoSS


Social Sciences brings together over 400 academics (including almost 100 professors) and around 200 administrative staff across a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields. It consists of the following four schools –

Business School
Education
Government and Society
Social Policy