School for Policy Studies

Our undergraduate degrees are ranked the best in the country

The Guardian’s 2018 league tables have recognised both BSc Childhood Studies and BSc Social Policy, as top of their individual subject tables.

Understanding Society: A Pathway to Further Study

Understanding Society is a new short course for 2017. It's interactive content covers a wide range of topics, for students interested in making sense of the society that we live in.

Research excellence

The REF 2014 findings placed the School for Policy Studies in the top ten UK institutions for the quality of its research.

Research impact

Discover how our research impacts on society at a local, national and international level.

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Impact and engagement

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News

Study finds physical activity outside of school is vital for child health 15 September 2017
New report highlights need to improve data on dead and missing migrants to better inform policy and public awareness 12 September 2017
New PhD studentship offered in 'Physical activity profiles and their impact on cardiometabolic disease risk' 11 September 2017

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Events

MSc Psychology of Education (BPS) and Doctorate in Educational Psychology open event (Sept 2018 start) 12 October 2017, 5.30 PM
PhD open evening (all programmes) 1 November 2017, 5.00 PM

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Journals

The School for Policy Studies publishes two academic journals. A number of prominent journals are also currently being edited by academics in the school.