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

Top quality research relevant for contemporary challenges

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Small, friendly, dedicated course membership

A personalised programme to suit individual tastes

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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, 3rd year student

Seminar series

SPS Seminars - Photo of SPS student interviewing seminar speaker

Bringing leading acadmics to York to share their expertise with SPS students

News and events

SPS Annual Public Lecture

Posted on Friday 3 May 2013

You are welcome to attend the SPS Annual Public Lecture which will take place at 6.00pm on Wednesday 15 May in P/X001.


Social & Political Sciences library subject guide

Posted on Thursday 21 February 2013

These pages bring together links to key information resources for Social and Political Sciences. Use the tabs above to find books and e-books, journals and journal articles, and many other resources.


SPS Seminar Series

Posted on Tuesday 8 January 2013

Confirmed SPS Seminars - Spring and Summer 2013


SPS You Tube video