About the Faculty
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Welcome to the Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law.
We are one of the largest faculties in the University of Leeds.
Our wide range of research-informed courses encompass undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degree programmes, as well as online and professional development courses.
The Faculty's research in the social sciences is internationally rated. We host major research and interdisciplinary centres. Our students and staff also benefit from excellent links with key international organisations and institutions.
With the support of our dedicated and highly-reputed staff, we can help you to achieve your full potential. We know that you will enjoy your time at Leeds and look forward to working with you.
Professor Jeremy Higham, Dean of Faculty
Our schools
The Faculty consists of four schools and two independent research centres.
Education | Sociology and Social Policy | Politics and International Studies | Law | Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies | Leeds Social Sciences Institute
Our research
The considerable research funding our staff receive from a wide range of external bodies reflects the combination of international excellence and the social relevance of our research.
Sharing our knowledge and expertise
We aim to share the knowledge we generate as widely as possible, and we want to contribute to the enrichment of society on a local, regional and global scale.
Graduate Education
Our Graduate School is home to research students from across the world and we provide expert supervision together with ESRC accredited research training via the ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) of which we are part.