World-ranking faculty

Our research and teaching consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide attracting around 4,500 talented students every year.

Global research impact

Recognised by the UK’s Research Assessment Exercise 2008, distinguished publications, international funders, and prestigious awards.

One of the UK’s largest postgraduate research centres providing training for a new generation of social scientists.

Benefit from our research-intensive community offering you a lively, demanding and supportive environment in a wide range of subjects.

As a top-ten UK institute for graduate recruiters, our students come from all walks of life succeeding in a remarkable range of careers.

We work at the heart of issues surrounding societal concerns, advancing social innovation and delivering evidence for policy makers.

Our researchers are internationally-recognised leaders in social sciences and law.