School of Social and Political Science

Further information on our programmes in Politics and International Relations, Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology and Sustainable Development for applicants and offer holders.

Welcome to the School of Social and Political Science.

We are delighted that you are considering joining us.

Through our teaching and research across the range of social science disciplines, we are addressing some of the world’s biggest issues to try and improve lives across the planet. Each year, we welcome students with the same desire to make a positive difference to society, and we provide the structure and support systems that will enable all of you do this, to grow and to thrive, wherever you are from.

We hope that the information below will help you to find out more about studying with us. 

 International flags emerging from windows

Information for applicants to our Politics and International Relations degree programmes.

Busy street in Colombo

Information for applicants to our Social Anthropology degree programmes.

People in motion walking across a bridge

Information for applicants to our Social Policy degree programmes.

Aged hands on a lap

Information for applicants to our Social Work degree programmes.

 Graphic grid diagram of a globe

Information for applicants to our Sociology degree programmes.

A blow up ball of the earth sits in a field of grass

Information for applicants to our Sustainable Development degree programmes.