Our Ethos and Values

Lancaster University’s School of Social Sciences brings together Criminology, Educational Research, Linguistics and English Language, Social Work and Sociology to create an interdisciplinary hub of academic excellence, combining innovative foundational and applied research to drive highly impactful work, policy innovation, and global engagement. Research-led teaching equips students with critical skills and knowledge to address complex social challenges and make meaningful contributions to society.

The School of Social Sciences at Lancaster brings together internationally and nationally leading disciplinary areas. More than ever, the social sciences are needed to address complex challenges. The School is research intensive and builds on academic and intellectual traditions that have defined the core of Lancaster’s mission. We are excited by the prospect of inter-disciplinary working and problem solving across disciplines and methodologies.

We are committed to: social justice and tackling inequalities, expanding fair and inclusive access to education, environmental and cultural sustainability, and innovation through both technology (particularly cyber and AI) and human factors and agency.