Social Sciences

Our school is characterised as much by its active and outward-looking research culture as its teaching. We place a strong emphasis on theoretically informed applied research, including a focus on contemporary social issues and policy agendas. This is rooted in our four divisions:

We have a reputation for producing high quality, socially relevant research of practical use. For example, in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) NTU's social policy research was highly ranked. The Assessment showed that for social policy (U0A40):

60% of our research was either world-leading or internationally excellent
95% of our research was at international standard or above
NTU's social policy research was the strongest in the region.

Psychology at NTU has an established international research reputation with 50% of all research being classified as international or internationally excellent (RAE 2008).

Our research is drawn from a wide range of funding bodies including:

the British Academy
EPSRC
the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
the EU
the Home Office
Government departments
national charities
public service agencies.

The quality and applied nature of much of our research has resulted in invitations to act as advisers to a number of national and international bodies. These include:

MINDCHANGE in Europe
the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
the House of Commons All Party Gambling Scrutiny Committee
the Curriculum and Qualifications Authority.

News
The latest School of Social Sciences Research Newsletter allows to you keep up to date with the latest research news and activities from the School.

For enquiries, please contact:
Professor Di Bailey
Academic Team Leader
Research Coordinator for the School of Social Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 6079
Email