Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology
Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology is a department of excellence for teaching and research across a diverse range of areas. We are a dynamic and highly productive team who offer intellectually stimulating teaching and a well-established research culture. We are ranked as top 10 for Politics and Philosophy, and top 15 for Sociology and Anthropology in The Times Good University Guide 2024.
Top 15 in the UK for Politics
14th in The Complete University Guide 2026
Top 10 in the UK for Philosophy
9th in The Complete University Guide 2026
82% of our research is internationally excellent*
Based on research rated 4* + 3* in REF 2021. Our research in Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Criminology was returned to this UoA
Bronze Athena Swan award
Politics and International Relations disciplines
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