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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

BAFTA recognition for Springwatch 2020 live event
2nd July 2021
In the most trying of years, Springwatch 2020, the OU / BBC co-production produced with academic expertise from Geography’s Dr Andy Morris, has...
Conference: Improving Access to Higher Education and Employment for Forced Migrants
26th May 2021
Hosted by Swansea City of Sanctuary in partnership with The Open University’s Professor of Sociology, Marie Gillespie
Behind the scenes event - Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World
29th April 2021
In ‘Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World’, film crews tracked climate change activist Greta Thunberg as she embarked on a year-long mission...