Faculty of Social Sciences and Law
The Faculty welcomes talented students from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing an outstanding education in a friendly and inclusive environment, preparing students for a diverse range of careers in the global economy. I hope that you will join us in improving your knowledge, skills and employability in a truly international environment, based at the heart of a vibrant city.
Professor Wendy Larner, Dean of Social Sciences and Law
Overview
With the majority of our students going into employment or further study, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law is internationally recognised for delivering high quality education. More than 2,000 postgraduates join our vibrant international community each year going on to succeed as future leaders and engaged practitioners in government, the charitable and education sectors, or with prestigious global companies.
For those who want to prepare for postgraduate research or commission and use research in the workplace, we deliver specialist taught programmes that provide a strong grounding in critical thinking and research methodologies. Our vocational programmes provide continuous professional development in education, legal studies and social work.
Our ESRC-funded South West Doctoral Training Centre offers world-class training and supervision that builds intellectual capacities and research skills and prepares doctoral students for careers in the global economy.
General enquiries
Postgraduate Admissions
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law
University of Bristol
Senate House
Tyndall Avenue
Bristol
BS8 1TH
Tel: +44 (0) 117 928 9952
Fax: +44 (0) 117 925 1129
Email: fssl-pgadmin@bristol.ac.uk
URL: http://www.bris.ac.uk/fssl
What's available?
Strengths of the Faculty
We produce research that matters to society: poverty and social exclusion; markets and public organisation; human rights and global insecurities; life-styles and wellbeing; educational quality. Our students and staff have a real impact on the world around us and contribute to improving people's lives around the globe.
