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University of Leeds, Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Leeds, Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Leeds, Faculty of Social Sciences

Introduction

"With the support of our dedicated and highly-reputed staff, we can help you to achieve your full potential. We know that you will enjoy your time at Leeds and look forward to working with you."



​​​​​​​Professor Alastair Mullis, Executive Dean of Faculty

The Faculty's research in the social sciences is internationally rated. We host major research and interdisciplinary centres. Our students and staff also benefit from excellent links with key international organisations and institutions.

Our wide range of research-informed courses encompass undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degree programmes, as well as online and professional development courses.

Our schools

School of Education

We're proud of our standing as one of the very best schools in the UK for education research and teaching excellence. As a student in the School of Education, you'll become part of our thriving academic community.

School of Law

The School of Law at the University of Leeds is a community where, through our teaching, research and public engagement, we try to make a difference in the world.

School of Politics and International Studies

The School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) is a vibrant school where academic research informs and ignites our teaching. We provide the academic tuition and theoretical training to explore the current challenges of our global society.

School of Sociology and Social Policy

The School of Sociology and Social Policy (SSP) is a community where through our teaching, research and public engagement, we try to make a difference to society.

Research and expertise

A key part of the Faculty’s mission is to tackle some of the fundamental societal challenges currently facing the world by conducting high impact, interdisciplinary research, which supports knowledge exchange opportunities and outstanding research collaborations with local, national and international stakeholders.

The Faculty is home to a number of world-leading research centres, which have an important role in shaping and driving forward the research and innovation agenda within and beyond the social sciences.

The Graduate School

All postgraduate researchers in the faculty are also members of the Social Sciences Graduate School, which brings together a socially, culturally and intellectually diverse community of doctoral researchers.

The Graduate School provide an excellent experience for postgraduate researchers in an interdisciplinary research environment. We work closely with staff in schools, to discuss and implement policies and initiatives in support of PhD researchers in the Faculty.

Rankings

School of Education

Top 10

in the UK for education

Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021

Top 5

targeted UK university by graduate recruiters

High Fliers report, The Graduate Market in 2021

Top 100

in the world for education

QS World University Rankings, 2021

School of Law

Top 3

in the UK for criminology

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

Top 10

in the UK for law

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2021

4th

in the UK for the impact of research

REF, 2014

School of Politics and International Studies

Top 40

in the world for development studies

QS World University Rankings, 2021

Top 20

in the UK for politics

Guardian University League Tables 2021

Top 5

targeted UK university by graduate recruiters

High Fliers report, The Graduate Market in 2021

School of Sociology and Social Policy

Top 10

in the UK for social policy

The Complete University Guide, 2021

Top 10

in the UK for sociology

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

13th

in the UK for the impact of research

Research Excellence Framework, 2014

Locations

  • Leeds

    Beech Grove House, LS2 9JT, Leeds

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