Research
Oxford is a world-leading centre for research across the disciplines of the social sciences.
Characterised by a wide range of methodologies, themes and fields of scholarship, multi-disciplinary research and innovative ideas thrive in an environment underpinned by excellence across the disciplines of the social sciences.
Who are we?
Anthropology, archaeology, education, geography...
Business, law, government, politics and economics...
International development, the internet, area studies, social policy and sociology..
WE ARE THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AT OXFORD
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Equality and Diversity
We believe our diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate, and we are wholeheartedly committed to promoting equality across all of our activities.
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Making a Difference: Social Sciences & Impact Conference
19 April 2018 | St Anne's College | Registration now open!
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The work of social scientists is needed more urgently than ever. Issues such as environmental change, poverty, cybercrime, economic and political turmoil, inequality, the movement of people and social development require a global response founded on research. We provide the rigorous knowledge base and inspiration for new policies to address these challenges.
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Every year, there are dozens of early career research fellowship opportunities in the social sciences offered by departments and colleges at Oxford. You can find post-doctoral research opportunities, links to Research Fellowships offered by external funding bodies and our own College and Department Research Fellowships on this website.
Latest news
Dr. Abi Adams wins prestigious ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize
21 June 2018
Dr Adams' research was instrumental in the overturning of employment tribunal fees by the Supreme Court
Professor Yadvinder Malhi receives highest honours from the Royal Geographical Society
10 May 2018
Professor Yadvinder Malhi has been awarded the Royal Geographical Society's 2018 Patron's Medal for his world leading studies on the impact of climate change on tropical ecosystems.
Why Closing the Word Gap Matters – new research finds evidence of a significant word gap in UK schools
3 May 2018
Researchers from the department have contributed to a new report conducted by Oxford University Press, which has found evidence of a significant word gap in UK schools.
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Social Sciences Division
With £190m of revenue and £40m research income, the social sciences at the University of Oxford have the highest research income of any UK university
Just under 1,000 academics and researchers
Almost 5,700 students (undergraduate and postgraduate)
Over half are international
Studying on a wide-range of innovative degree programmes