Personalise your degree
We offer a unique structure that allows you to study and combine topics that are important to you.
School of Society and Culture
A place of progression in a progressive world
- The School of Society and Culture brings together subjects that are among the most relevant in today’s society.
- These subjects play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social issues.
- Our mission is to develop skilled, creative, and forward-thinking students who are capable of shaping the future.
- Here you can benefit from a reimagined set of courses across the social sciences, law, humanities and education.
Our degrees, your choice
Our courses are designed differently to ensure you’ll be able to navigate the challenges of the future and make your mark.
Criminology, sociology, and anthropology
Learn to understand human behaviour and how to drive positive change in society
Education and teaching
Learn from research-active experts in the Plymouth Institute of Education
English and creative writing
Find your voice and immerse yourself in the words that have shaped our world
History, art history, politics, and international relations
Across all corners of the world’s societies and cultures, study a course that is anchored in the modern world
Law
Make your mark in the legal world by working alongside practising professionals
About us
Our School of Society and Culture can offer you learning in a rather different way.
We’ve created a learning environment that embodies all corners of the world’s societies and cultures; an environment that brings together today’s most valuable subjects from the social and political sciences, law, humanities, and education to empower you to personalise your journey, expand your thinking, realise your ambitions and pursue your passions.
You’ll learn from leading academics who’ll help you understand the role your discipline plays in today’s society and who will show you the difference you can make.
In the School of Society and Culture, your degree really is what you make it. All our courses enable you to dive deeper into areas related to your core degree or to branch out and study modules from across the School’s subject areas. For example, you can add a taste of criminology and politics to your creative writing degree.
In the School of Society and Culture, your degree really is what you make it. All our courses enable you to dive deeper into areas related to your core degree or to branch out and study modules from across the School’s subject areas. For example, you can add a taste of criminology and politics to your creative writing degree.
Our leadership team
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![Professor Anthony Caleshu Professor]( "Professor Anthony Caleshu")
Professor Anthony Caleshu
Professor
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![Dr John Matthews Head of School of Society and Culture]( "Dr John Matthews")
Dr John Matthews
Head of School of Society and Culture
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![Dr Julie Parsons Associate Head of School for Criminology, Sociology, Anthropology]( "Dr Julie Parsons")
Dr Julie Parsons
Associate Head of School for Criminology, Sociology, Anthropology
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![Dr Simone Schroff Associate Professor in Law]( "Dr Simone Schroff")
Dr Simone Schroff
Associate Professor in Law
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![Dr Péter Bokody Associate Professor of Art History]( "Dr Péter Bokody")
Dr Péter Bokody
Associate Professor of Art History
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![Dr Jonathan Clark Lecturer in Sociology (Social and Political Thought)]( "Dr Jonathan Clark")
Dr Jonathan Clark
Lecturer in Sociology (Social and Political Thought)
Our research
Research that drives meaningful change in our society and enriches communities locally, nationally and globally.
The School of Society and Culture is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, education and humanities play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future.
Contact the School of Society and Culture
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University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA