Welcome to the School of Social and Political Sciences (SPS)

SPS students meet Baroness Helena Kennedy

SPS students meet Baroness Helena Kennedy

Access to three excellent research and teaching departments

Developing skills for a changing global environment

Top quality research relevant for contemporary challenges

Small, friendly, dedicated course membership

A personalised programme to suit individual tastes

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SPS students (2011)

Undergraduate study


Read more about our BA (Hons) in Social and Political Sciences, our typical offers, and what you could do after your degree.

Postgraduate study and research


Meet our students


"I honestly can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be. The teaching is first class, the college system allows for a brilliant pastoral care element, and the city of York itself is absolutely beautiful."

Catherine Hennigan, 2nd year student

News and events

SPS Open Days 2012

Posted on Sunday 8 January 2012

If you are thinking of applying to the University but would like to visit before deciding for sure, you should come to an Open Day.


SPS Visit Days 2012

Posted on Wednesday 4 January 2012

SPS Visit Days will be Wednesday 15 February and Wednesday 14 March 2012.


Latest news from the Department of Politics

Posted on Thursday 13 October 2011

Find out what's happening in Poltics department


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