Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Warwick

The Faculty of Social Science at the University of Warwick is the largest faculty, welcoming a diverse community of students pursuing Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies. Our research-led schools and departments are recognized as a driving force regionally, nationally, and internationally, shaping social scientific inquiry with tangible, real-world applications and impact.

At the heart of our faculty are world-leading academics—renowned experts in their fields—who, alongside our vibrant and diverse student body, foster a culture of independent thinking and entrepreneurial spirit

We offer a wide range of departmental and interdisciplinary postgraduate courses across various fields, including:

  • Politics and International Studies
  • Economics
  • Sociology and Gender Studies
  • Data and Digital Media
  • Philosophy
  • Careers and Coaching
  • Law
  • Business and Management
  • Teaching, Education, and Communication

Why study at the Faculty of Social Sciences?

We are a prestigious, top-ten UK Russell Group university, centrally located in the heart of the country. As a campus university with excellent transport links, we are home to students from 147 countries.

Our graduates are among the most sought-after by leading employers. We rank in the top 70 globally for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings 2025) and have extensive international alumni networks.

The Faculty of Social Sciences boasts world-leading academics and offers a deep exploration of societal systems. Our programs cover a range of enlightening topics, from big data and public health to global governance.

9,315

postgraduate students

49

courses

8th

the UK - Guardian University Guide 2025

Coventry  United Kingdom

main campus

About the Faculty of Social Sciences

About your department:

The University of Warwick is one of the UK's leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry.

In the past five years, Warwick has seen extraordinary change, both within our walls and in the world at large. Our achievements have been outstanding, including being named the first Russell Group "University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2022" (by The Times and The Sunday Times), achieving Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 and receiving a record number of student applications. At the same time, we've navigated through challenges like the Covid pandemic, Brexit, and a volatile global landscape.

Our purpose:

Our aim goes beyond just being excellent; we want to make a positive impact. Developed with input from over 500 staff and students, our collective purpose is pointing the way ahead, so, together, we can make a better world. We are committed to the idea that each individual possesses the capacity to improve the world for everyone.

Our Values:

  • Going forward and further
  • Thriving on difference
  • Thinking freely
  • Creating connections
  • Sharing opportunities


Warwick is more than an institution; it is a community that thrives because of the close connection between its people and a host of facilities that provide students with a wealth of opportunity.

Our campus offers a wide range of places to study and reflect, whether you prefer quiet independent work, space to collaborate, or somewhere with a background buzz while you study.

Our Postgraduate Hub in the Junction and Wolfson Research Exchange in the Library are dedicated spaces for postgraduates, where you can access support, work collaboratively, and attend regular events and workshops.

With gorgeous green spaces and woodland areas, a Sports and Wellness Hub, Arts Centre, plenty of places to eat and drink, and even a supermarket nearby, our campus has everything you need right on hand and more.

Making friends and trying new experiences are a huge part of what makes Postgraduate life at Warwick special. With plenty of places to socialise in around campus, from cafés to pubs and bars, and over 300 Warwick SU societies and clubs catering for a broad range of interests including music, sport, and food, there’s plenty for you to get involved in during your time at Warwick.


Main campus

University of Warwick

Coventry

West Midlands

United Kingdom

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