Why study with us?

Welcome to the School of Social Sciences. Our aim is to provide the highest quality education founded on social science and to equip students – foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and professional alike - with the skills that will help them make a success of their careers. We are a large School with 135 academic staff and around 2,600 students. Our courses offer breadth and depth of study across a wide subject area.

Research
Our research is at the cutting edge of social science enabling us to hold a national and international presence. There is a long-standing commitment to applied research that benefits society, particularly the local community. Our taught postgraduate courses, some of which have been recognised by the prestigious Economic and Social Research Council, offer an excellent foundation for progression onto doctoral studies. Find out more about our research degrees or visit our research pages for further information about research carried out within the School.

Accreditation and recognition
Many of our courses are accredited, validated or recognised by their associated professional body, providing recognised qualifications to start or enhance career development. To find out more about course specific accreditation visit our course pages.

A flexible learning environment
All courses are designed to provide students with the flexibility to balance study with work and other personal commitments, therefore block release, part-time, full-time and distance modes of study may be available. If you wish to talk with someone about your particular circumstance and how this will align with your chosen area of study please contact us.

An outstanding reputation for teaching and research
Our students study in a vibrant learning environment with high quality teaching and outstanding student support. Innovative courses and research degrees build on the research and professional strengths of our staff. Official assessments - in psychology, politics and in health - have shown the school's teaching quality as being 'excellent'.

External Collaborations
The School also has an exceptional reputation for its external collaborations. Strong working relationships with a wide range of professionals, charities, research councils and policy makers ensure that we have up-to-date, vocationally relevant courses.

Directly relevant to a large number of organisations, the Schools expertise has and can also shape policies, training and strategic direction. We run a wide range of highly successful initiatives, including contract-research, in-house training, consultancy and conferences. Sharing this expertise, we have formed strong working relationships with public sector organisations such as the NHS, Career Guidance providing agencies, Fire and Rescue Services and voluntary bodies as well as with government agencies. We also work with commercial organisations in areas such as health and safety, gambling and addiction.

Facilities

Psychology students have access to a number of first-class laboratory facilities.
Facilities for study support are available in our redeveloped Newton and Arkwright buildings on the City site. There's also teaching and social spaces as well as Nottingham Conference Centre.
Outstanding facilities across the University include 3,000 student open access PC's and 300 secure wireless access points as well as live screens showing PC availability around campus based on your current location.
Our virtual learning environment (NOW), means that our students can learn online at any time. As well as accessing presentations, lecture notes and handouts, students can take part in interactive learning activities.
A wide range of both print and online resources are available to our students, as well as 24 / 7 IT facilities, group and individual study spaces and a large team of dedicated staff within the library who are there to help students make the most of what our Library and Learning Resources have to offer.
As part of Nottingham Trent University, our students have access to all the facilities a modern university has to offer. Why not enhance your career by learning a foreign language, join one of our many clubs and societies, or keep fit in our excellent sports facilities?

Your future career

94% of our graduates* from full-time undergraduate courses are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving. (* of those available for work, HESA survey 2009-10).
95% of our postgraduates* are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving. (*of those available for work, HESA survey 2009-10).
NTU Careers Service provides support and advice for all students when they are ready to start or move on to the next stage of their career, education or training.