About us

The School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations has an international research reputation across our range of disciplines.

We are a research-intensive school, and research lies at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer an inclusive and collaborative research culture, in which everyone is encouraged to work together, hold lively debates and benefit from others’ knowledge and perspectives. Our community of researchers is diverse and interdisciplinary, and draws upon a wide range of methodologies and approaches.

We see ourselves as promoting global citizenship and awareness, exploring our disciplines in a variety of national contexts, from the local to the global. Our world-leading research and teaching has a direct impact on people and policy, and on how societies are organised.

We are committed to developing knowledge to address inequalities and promote new understandings that support social and political change.