About the School of Social Sciences
Attractive, modern space, designed for learning
The School of Social Sciences brings together more than 1500 staff and students in a new landmark building in Central London, which forms a high-profile gateway to the heart of the University, in St John Street. Here we offer sophisticated, modern facilities for teaching, learning and research, including computing and experimental laboratories.
The contemporary design of the building reflects the University's ambitious approach, as well as the School's friendly, but professional, working environment. We see our recent move to the new building as a springboard for future growth, enhancing the School's international reputation for excellence.
The diversity of our programmes of study provides rigorous and challenging, high quality education for our students and the organisations that will employ them in business and the professions. Our research and scholarship shapes policy and practice in our chosen areas of expertise.
Enhancing your employability
At City University we are proud of our extremely good record for graduate employment. City University London ranks fifth amongst the UK’s top universities offering graduates the best prospects following their studies, according to The Times Complete University Guide 2008. City University has a special focus on education for the professions, and over two-thirds of our programmes are recognised by the relevant professional body. In addition, the School of Social Science maintains close links with the businesses and organisations it serves.
Pioneering and world-renowned research
The School hosts a number of pioneering research projects that influence both national and international policy. The new Descartes' Prize winning Centre for Comparative Social Surveys (ESS) - a project designed to improve measuring and interpreting trends in attitudes and beliefs. Our Health Economics Research Group is recognised internationally as a leader in its field, with funding from the US and Europe, as well as the NHS and Medical Research Council.
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