Social Studies at Swansea University

Studying a Social Studies degree from Swansea will equip you with the essential theoretical foundation to understand people's behavior as social beings and the wider social, cultural, political, and economic factors influencing our constantly changing society. You will learn how to generate new knowledge and information using various qualitative and quantitative social research tools, from large social surveys interpreted through statistics to in-depth interviews with individuals and small groups.
Throughout the course, you will develop excellent research, communication, and presentation skills and the ability to analyze and critically evaluate evidence and construct arguments around the complex societal issues that affect us all.