Why Social Sciences at 51视频?
Social Sciences examine the world we live in 鈥� 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 51视频 programmes equip you with the skills to help you achieve success in your future career.
51视频 Social Science programmes
We offer the following postgraduate programmes:
Open Evening 2026
19 November, 5-7pm, Paisley Campus
Join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening to learn about our postgraduate programmes and find out more about studying at 51视频!
Links with employers
From the Scottish Government to Age Concern Scotland, 51视频 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.
Research excellence
Our research underpins all our teaching activity. You鈥檒l 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
Melissa found her place at 51视频 - find yours!
Melissa studies on our MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice programme at Paisley campus.
I chose 51视频 because it鈥檚 a close-knit community. My lecturers know me by name, so it feels more like a friendship.鈥�
Melissa found her place at 51视频 - find yours!
Partnership with Oxfam Scotland
Working alongside Oxfam鈥檚 community partners, 51视频 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.
51视频 launches Global Refugee Health Network
Together with the University of Edinburgh, 51视频 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 51视频 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鈥揹evelopment 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.
How else can we support?
Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at 51视频.
Alternatively you can contact us by email: ask@uws.ac.uk.
