A PhD in Social Work offers a valuable opportunity to explore a range of social issues through a social justice lens. The aim of social work research is to enhance society by its impact on crucial dimensions of social policy, law, and contemporary practice.

Become part of a powerful network of 100+ scholars and PhD students, shaping the future of education and tackling the biggest challenges with a focus on reducing inequalities and social justice.

Prepare yourself for a career in the criminal justice system with UWS’s BA Criminal Justice / Criminal Justice (Policing).

The MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice degree gives you the opportunity to study both theoretical and applied criminology at an advanced level and to use the knowledge, skills and understanding gained to engage critically, innovatively and independently with contemporary issues surrounding criminal justice.

The International Politics MSc will develop your knowledge, understanding and critical engagement with key issues, trends, processes and developments in international politics. It is delivered by an international team of leading academics in the field.

Whether your goal is to work as a TESOL professional at home or abroad or to build on your existing experience, this programme will equip you with relevant and practical teaching competencies, improve your global citizenship skills and instil you with an increased awareness of issues related to English language, learning and teaching.

The programme aims to assist students in their progression towards proficiency in English, and to help them develop transferable skills which will enable graduates to work more comfortably in the English language, to gain confidence in seeking employment in an English-speaking environment, and to better understand the role that language plays in the social world around them.

Train to become a professionally qualified Community Educator with our BA Community Education degree.

This programme equips students to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems.

The MSc Applied Social Science will enable students to develop an understanding and applied experience of researching a number of contemporary and international issues across the areas of international politics, criminal justice, social policy, public governance and administration. It is delivered by an international team of leading experts.

If you’ve got a calling to teach then UWS’s BA Education will help you establish a career as a primary school teacher.

Build a career in childhood services with UWS’ BA (Hons) Childhood Studies programme.

If you fancy learning about the inner workings of the mind and human behaviour, the UWS’s BSc Psychology degree is for you.

Study the human mind and behaviour in this professionally accredited Masters programme – your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.