Why study the Social Sciences in Manchester?

Manchester is a city that has been the driver of key social changes since the industrial revolution. It's the home of the iconic suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and award-winning novelists like Anthony Burgess and Howard Jacobson. Today Manchester remains an exciting, creative and international city with numerous festivals like the Manchester Literary Festival and Histories Festival.

  • Top NCUK universities in Social Sciences include: The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Kent, Queen Mary, University of London, University of Leeds, University of Huddersfield and University of Bristol.
  • Choose from a wide range of subjects including: Sociology, Psychology, Journalism, Education, Law, Politics and Media and Communication.

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