The School of Social and Political Science embraces the subject areas of Politics and International Relations, Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, and Science, Technology and Innovation Studies.
Our policies are in place to help us function cohesively as a school whilst ensuring that all students, employees and visitors receive the highest possible standard of service.
Calendar of the events in the School, Subjects, Centres and other units associated with us.
The School of Social and Political Science is housed in the Chrystal Macmillan building, breaking the long tradition of naming buildings in George Square after eminent 18th century men.
Our quarterly newsletter provides an overview of school news and events as well as interesting features on research and other academic activities from within the School of Social and Political Science.
School of Social and Political Science, Chrystal Macmillan Building, 15A George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD
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Anthropology Student Wins Dor Bahadur Bista Prize
Congratulations to Social Anthropology PhD candidate Samuele Poletti.
Read article: Anthropology Student Wins Dor Bahadur Bista Prize
SPS Embraces MOOC Learning
Our Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Social Wellbeing ran for the second time in May.
SPS Students Reach 3 Minute Thesis Final
SPS was represented by Tim Squirrell, first year PhD, and William Kerr, fourth year PhD, at the CAHSS Heat of the International 3 Minute Thesis competition.
EUSA Teaching Awards - 2017 Winners
SPS colleagues pick up two prizes at this year's Teaching Awards.