Why Social Sciences at UWS?
Social Sciences examine the world we live in – from exploring the way we think and behave, to the decisions that shape our social and political environment.
Applied research, collaboration with industry professionals and work-related learning combine to ensure UWS programmes equip you with the skills to help you achieve success in your future career.
Links with employers
From the Scottish Government to Age Concern Scotland, UWS has close working relationships with an extensive range of employers and professional bodies. Our programmes will give you the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the workplace.
UWS Social Science programmes
We offer the following postgraduate programmes:
Open Days & Events
Discover UWS at an Open Day or information session.
Our Postgraduate events are perfect chance to get to know more about the student experience and what it is like to study at UWS.
We host a range of events throughout the year, both on campus and online.
Research excellence
Our research underpins all our teaching activity. You’ll benefit directly from our research expertise in areas that includes:
Alcohol and drug policy
Environmental psychology
Policing and criminal justice
Health and inequality
Migration and refugee studies
Public services reform
Public policy
Partnership with Oxfam Scotland
Working alongside Oxfam’s community partners, UWS is gathering evidence of emerging problems and trends surrounding the issues of poverty and inequality and ways in which community organisations are working to tackle them.
UWS launches Global Refugee Health Network
Together with the University of Edinburgh, UWS is leading the Global Refugee Health Research Network (GRHRN).
GRHRN is led by Dr George Palattiyil from University of Edinburgh School of Social and Political Science (SSPS) and Dr Dina Sidhva from UWS School of Education & Social Sciences and Associate of the Global Health Academy at University of Edinburgh.
The GRHRN is a response to the need to address the health needs of refugees. The project aims to establish a framework for placing health as a human right in the migration–development debate.
Partners will be able to access resources and share insights in responding to the health needs of refugees. This will help shape new policy and practice.
Course Search
Find your course of interest from our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate (taught) and post-experience options.
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