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School of Social Sciences & Global Studies

The School of Social Sciences and Global Studies at The Open University is a hub for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and research-led teaching that aims to tackle some of the most pressing challenges faced by societies across the globe.

We offer an intellectually stimulating environment for academic staff and students, including a lively postgraduate research community.

- Prof Shonil Bhagwat (Head of School, SSGS)

Two students talking Copyright: OU Prospectus 2021

Study

The School offers a deliberately unconventional combination of disciplinary traditions which support a wide range of interdisciplinary and disciplinary modules and qualifications.

Students with plans Copyright: © Pixabay

Research

The School is a hub for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and research-led teaching that aims to tackle some of the most pressing challenges faced by societies across the globe.

Hand holding glass ball Copyright: © Yeshi Kangrang on Unsplash

Outreach and External Engagement

Through the pursuit of strategic partnerships and progressive engagement, we strive to make a difference in the wider world.

News

A Fellowship call for Professor Giles Mohan
13th October 2021
Professor Giles Mohan’s contributions to development studies have been recognised this month with the conferring of a Fellowship from the...
The second edition of SSGS Magazine has landed
11th October 2021
FASS has just launched the second issue of its annual SSGS Magazine, offering staff, academics and students an insight into some of the cutting-...
Religious Studies Professor supports Indigenous voices at COP26
29th September 2021
Professor of Religious Studies Graham Harvey supports Indigenous voices at COP26 with TOTEM LATAMAT, which tours the country this autumn.