OVERVIEW
The Division of Social Sciences comprises academics undertaking empirical and theoretical research through the perspective of a wide range of disciplines – sociology, political science, policy studies, criminology, and career guidance. This research is often interdisciplinary and thus makes use of the strength of the divisional diversity.
Based within the School of Education & Social Sciences, the academic staff employ their research expertise in teaching at the undergraduate and the postgraduate levels.
The Division’s academic staff have a wide range of working relationships with organisations from the private, public and voluntary sectors. The longstanding UWS-Oxfam Partnership is one example for such cooperation.
Divisional staff support a lively research student community, engaged in a wide range of research themes.
Should you wish to learn more about the Division of Social Sciences, please contact the Head of Division:
Dr Claire Harkins
Head of Division and Lecturer in Political Sociology
Email: claire.harkins@uws.ac.uk
Tel: (0044) 0141 848 3613
Key Contacts
Members
Kirstin Anderson
Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: kirstin.anderson@uws.ac.uk
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Margaret Arnott
Professor of Public Policy
Email: margaret.arnott@uws.ac.uk
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Colin Atkinson
Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: colin.atkinson@uws.ac.uk
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Emma Bolger
Lecturer in Careers Guidance
Email: emma.bolger@uws.ac.uk
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Carlton Brick
Lecturer in Sociology
Email: carlton.brick@uws.ac.uk
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Ross Campbell
Senior Lecturer in Political Science
Email: ross.campbell@uws.ac.uk
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Colin Clark
Professor of Sociology and Social Policy
Email: colin.clark@uws.ac.uk
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Julie Clark
Senior Lecturer Sociology and Social Policy
Email: julie.clark@uws.ac.uk
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John Connolly
Professor in Public Policy
Email: john.connolly@uws.ac.uk
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Ross Deuchar
Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: ross.deuchar@uws.ac.uk
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Liz Frondigoun
Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: liz.frondigoun@uws.ac.uk
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Chris Gilligan
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Email: chris.gilligan@uws.ac.uk
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Darryl Gunson
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Sociology
Email: darryl.gunson@uws.ac.uk
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Claire Harkins
Head of Division and Lecturer in Political Sociology
Email: claire.harkins@uws.ac.uk
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Gordon Heggie
Senior Lecturer in Political Science
Email: gordon.heggie@uws.ac.uk
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Heather Horsburgh
Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: heather.horsburgh@uws.ac.uk
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Nick Jenkins
Senior Lecturer Sociology and Social Policy
Email: nick.jenkins@uws.ac.uk
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Sharon Lambley
Lecturer in Public Sector Leadership and Management
Email: sharon.lambley@uws.ac.uk
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Murray Leith
Reader in Political Science
Email: murray.leith@uws.ac.uk
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Linda Mackay
Lecturer in Social Policy
Email: linda.mackay@uws.ac.uk
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Chloe MacLean
Lecturer in Sociology
Email: chloe.maclean@uws.ac.uk
Robert McLean
Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: robert.mclean@uws.ac.uk
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Craig McAngus
Lecturer in Politics and Policy
Email: craig.mcangus@uws.ac.uk
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Marjorie McCrory
Lecturer in Careers Guidance
Email: marjorie.mccrory@uws.ac.uk
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Mark McNally
Lecturer in Political Science
Email: mark.mcnally@uws.ac.uk
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Johanne Miller
Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: johanne.miller@uws.ac.uk
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Allan Moore
Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: allan.moore@uws.ac.uk
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Carolijn van Noort
Lecturer in Public Policy and Politics
Email: carolijn.vannoort@uws.ac.uk
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Geraldine O’Donnell
Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: geraldine.odonnell@uws.ac.uk
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Hartwig Pautz
Lecturer in Social Sciences
Email: hartwig.pautz@uws.ac.uk
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Emilia Pietka-Nykaza
Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy
Email: emilia.pietka-nykaza@uws.ac.uk
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Lynne Poole
Lecturer in Social Policy
Email: lynne.poole@uws.ac.uk
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Michael Pugh
Lecturer in Political History
Email: michael.pugh@uws.ac.uk
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Irene Rafanell
Lecturer in Sociology
Email: irene.rafanell@uws.ac.uk
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Gareth Rice
Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy
Email: gareth.rice@uws.ac.uk
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Maria Sapouna
Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email: maria.sapouna@uws.ac.uk
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Duncan Sim
Honorary Research Fellow
Email: duncan.sim@uws.ac.uk
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Arno van der Zwet
Lecturer in Political Science
Email: arno.van-der-zwet@uws.ac.uk
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UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
- BA (Hons) Social Sciences – Paisley Campus and Lanarkshire Campus
- BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Politics & Policy) – Paisley Campus
- BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Sociology & Policy) – Paisley Campus
- BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Sociology) – Lanarkshire Campus
- BA (Hons) Criminal Justice
- MSc Applied Social Science
- MSc Applied Social Science (Civil Society & Public Affairs)
- MSc Applied Social Science (Criminal Justice & Community Practice)
- MSc Applied Social Science (Global Social Work & Social Policy)