Whether you're drawn to understanding human behaviour, challenging injustice, shaping policy, or supporting others, the School of Social Sciences is where your interests will be taken seriously. You'll be encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and apply what you learn in real contexts — not just the classroom. With supportive staff, opportunities to gain hands-on experience, and a focus on real-world impact, the school helps you grow not just as a student, but as someone ready to contribute meaningfully to society.
Our leadership team
Bringing together experts from across the globe, meet our Social Sciences leadership team.
Kevin Love
Deputy Dean
School of Social Sciences
Gareth Williams
Associate Dean for International, Recruitment and Strategy
School of Social Sciences
Gemma Stacey
Associate Dean for Practice
School of Social Sciences
Suvo Mitra
Associate Dean for Research
School of Social Sciences
Dr Chris Rolph
Director - Nottingham Institute of Education
School of Social Sciences
Clare Williams
Head of Department
School of Social Sciences
Anne Felton
Head of Health and Allied Professions
Institute of Health and Allied Professions
Andrew Gritt
Head of Department
School of Arts & Humanities
Rachel Challen
Interim Head of Department
School of Arts & Humanities
Professor Frank Austermuehl
Professor and Head of Department
Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication
Duncan Guest
Associate Dean for Psychology
School of Social Sciences
Jonathan Gorry
Head of Department
School of Social Sciences
Simon Cauvain
Head of Social Work, Care and Community
School of Social Sciences
Professor David Daley
Head of Applied Psychological Practice
Psychology
Our academic departments
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice at NTU centres around engagement with communities and the criminal justice system. Its work reflects the University’s wider commitment to transforming people’s lives and creating opportunities.
Department of Humanities
Welcome to the Department of Humanities at Nottingham Trent University. We're home to a diverse community of scholars and practitioners from a broad range of humanities disciplines.
Department of Journalism and Media
With strong industry links, the Department of Journalism & Media at NTU delivers cutting-edge courses and training at the forefront of journalism and media education.
Department of Social and Political Sciences
The Department of Social and Political Sciences provides a vibrant and close-knit academic community for staff and students. We take a progressive, sector-leading approach to the study of politics and international relations, encouraging student involvement in both traditional and practical forms of learning.
Department of Social Work, Care and Community
Want to make a difference? Social work and health offer some of the most rewarding, challenging and important jobs going – roles which give you the chance to meaningfully improve life for individuals, families, and even whole communities.
Institute of Health and Allied Professions
The Institute of Health and Allied Professions develops collaborative and innovative education and research in health, aiming to make a positive contribution to improving health for all.
Nottingham Institute of Education
Studying for a degree, already graduated, or planning a career change? At Nottingham Institute of Education at NTU, we offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in education, teacher training and childhood so that you can take the next step.
Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication
Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication (NILIC) delivers innovative professional development, academic training, and language learning courses.
NTU Psychology
With over 150 academic experts with knowledge and experience across the breadth of the discipline, NTU Psychology in the School of Social Sciences is one of the largest departments in the UK.
Services we offer to students and businesses
Services to business
The School of Social Sciences offers businesses a range of language learning programmes, consultancy services, bespoke training, and short courses.
International partners
To facilitate global engagement the School of Arts and Humanities has set up strategic partnerships with global institutions to provide student and staff exchange, joint and dual degrees, and collaborative research.
Employability and careers
The School of Social Sciences supports our students to develop relevant professional skills by embedding employability into the design, learning, and assessment of every course that we offer.