School of Human and Social Sciences
Introduction
Our criminology courses are ranked number one in London and our education courses are ranked top in England for satisfaction with assessment in the Guardian's University Guide 2023.
At the School of Human and Social Sciences, we offer a full range of awards from foundation degrees and Certificates in Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.
Our courses and areas of expertise include Criminology and Policing, Psychology, Education, Addiction Studies, Forensic Science, Nutritional Therapy, Sociology, Politics and International Relations.
Our courses are accredited by professional bodies in the sciences, for example, The British Psychological Society and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Forensic Science is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Science, Addiction studies by the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals and the Nutritional studies course by Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC).
Our psychology research facilities include an industry standard brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye-tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software. We provide access and a high standard of support for use of these facilities.
Our courses
Our courses
Explore our courses at the School of Human and Social Sciences and related programmes at the University of West London.
You can browse by subject area below or see a full list of courses at the University of West London here.
Our short courses
Welcome video
Hear from Dr Jen Mayer, Head of the School of Human and Social Sciences on why UWL is a great choice for your future.
Research
The School of Human and Social Sciences conducts diverse research across several disciplines. Our focus areas include criminology, psychology, education, addiction studies, forensic science, nutritional therapy, sociology, politics and international relations. Our research is supported by high-standard facilities such as a brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG) and eye-tracking equipment, as well as crime scene labs and observation spaces.
All staff within the School share a unified research mission – to inclusively create and share knowledge and understanding which impact meaningfully and sustainably on social and theoretical issues. We achieve this by working closely with partners from all sectors to explore the most pressing and important issues of the day – and provide real solutions.
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Our mission statement
Mission Statement
To inclusively create and share knowledge and understanding which impact meaningfully and sustainably on social and theoretical issues.
- Our topics and participants represent diverse and often seldom heard populations, including our student base and local communities.
- Our activities are designed to improve wellbeing and security, tackle inequalities, enhance scientific knowledge, and promote equality.
- We seek to maximise theoretical and practical understanding of behaviour, mental and physical health, and investigative processes, and to generate positive change in wellbeing, access to justice, and professional practice.
- We deliver project findings where they will generate genuine improvement and change, including practitioners, policymakers, and the public.
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Our vision
Vision
To be a vibrant hub of innovation, a trusted partner for collaboration.
Culture & Innovation - A vibrant environment which equips and emboldens diverse investigators to conceptualise and deliver innovative, exciting, interdisciplinary projects, and inform exceptional teaching.
Profile & Visibility - Routine high visibility as a key partner of choice.
Collaboration & Impact - Consistent engagement in dynamic collaboration with partners to co-produce projects which routinely achieve impact at local, national, and international levels.
Our staff
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Dr Jen Mayer
Head of School of Human and Social SciencesSchool of Human and Social SciencesDr Jen Mayer recently joined the University of West London as Head of the School of Human and Social Sciences. Prior to this Jen was the at the University of Roehampton for 10 years where she was the Deputy Dean of the School of Psychology following on from her role as a Principal Lecturer and Programme Convener for the BSc Psychology. Jen completed her PhD "Exploring speech processing in high-functioning adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The cognitive, behavioural and clinical correlates associated with atypical auditory processing" at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
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Criminology
- Dr Sam Andrews - Lecturer in Criminology
- Professor Graham Brooks - Professor in Criminology and Anti-Corruption
- Dr Maya Flax - Senior Lecturer in Criminology
- Dr Greg Los - Lecturer in Criminology
- Dr Rashid Minhas - Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Psychology
- Dr Allan Moore - Senior Lecturer in Criminology
- Professor Karim Murji - Professor of Social Policy and Criminology
- Leonie Quinton - Lecturer in Criminology
- Professor Alberto Testa - Professor of Applied Criminology
- Professor Alison Wakefield - Professor of Criminology and Security Studies
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Education and Society
- Tricia Tikasingh - Head of Subject, Senior Lecturer in Education
- Dr Manzoorul Abedin - Associate Professor in Education and Society
- Professor William Henry - Professor of Criminology and Sociology
- Dr Alexandra Georgiou - Lecturer in Primary Education
- Sarah Hooper - Lecturer in Early Years Education
- Stuart Isaacs - Senior Lecturer, Youth Studies & Youth Justice
- Rebecca Mace - Lecturer in Early Years Education
- Dr Viktoria Magne - Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Education Studies
- Esther McMahon - Lecturer in Education Studies
- Dr Mike Mimirinis - Associate Professor in Education
- Sharon Vince - Lecturer in Primary Education
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Forensic Science
- Dr Olujimi Aina - Lecturer in Forensic Biology
- Dr Ebru Aydar - Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology
- Brian Hook - Lecturer in Forensic Science
Kyprianos Georgiou - Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science
Dr Jacqueline Spicer - Lecturer in Criminology and Forensic Investigation
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Politics and International Relations
- Dr Janne Mantykoski - Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for Politics and International Relations
- Dr Jasper Miles - Lecturer
- Dr Alice Mukaka - Lecturer in Politics and International Relations
- Dr Bamo Nouri - Senior Lecturer in International Relations
- Dr Atlas Torbati - Module Leader and Lecturer on Identity Politics
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Psychology
- Robert Vaughan - Head of Psychological Sciences
- Dr Michael Broll - Lecturer in Psychology
- Dr Moira Cachia - Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Dr Jamie Churchyard - Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Dr Jason Clarke - Lecturer in Psychology
- Professor Kitrina Douglas - Professor of Narrative and Performative Research
- Dr Linda Dinc - Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Professor Ben Hine - Professor in Psychology
- Dr Henry Johnson - Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Dr Selam Kidane - Lecturer in Psychology
- Professor Caroline Lafarge - Professor of Psychology
- Dr Robert (Bob) Lockie - Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Professor Anne Manyande - Course Leader for Psychology and Associate Professor
- Dr Leanne McDonald - Lecturer in Health Psychology
- Dr Raffaella Milani - Associate Professor and Course Leader in Addiction Studies
- Dr Luisa Perrino - Lecturer in Substance Use and Misuse Studies
- Dr Cynthia Alejandra Cordova Sanchez - Lecturer in Psychology
- Dr Rosemary Stock - Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Dr Lee Usher - Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Psychology
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Addiction Studies
- Dr Raffaella Milani - Associate Professor Course Leader for BSc Substance Use and Misuse Studies
- Luisa Perrino - Lecturer in Substance Use and Misuse Studies
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Nutritional Therapy
- Shoela Currey - Lecturer in Nutritional Therapy
- Dr Surinder Phull - Senior Lecturer in Nutritional Medicine
- Emma Stiles - Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Nutritional Therapy
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Technicians and Research Assistants
- Rulla Bhattacharya - Psychology Technician
- Roy Eilish - Research Assistant
- Suzanne Harvey - Demonstrator/Technician in Exercise Science
- Lyn Jarvis - Senior Technician
- Becky Tyler - Psychology Technician
Honoraries
Each year, the University of West London bestows Honorary Masters, Fellows and Doctorates to distinguished individuals, in recognition of their business success, contribution to civic and cultural life, or long-term support for the University’s work.
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Our Honoraries
Below are some of those who have received honorary awards from the School of Human and Social Sciences.
- Professor Mitchel Blair
- Kay Fitzherbert
- Leyla Hussein
- Patricia Jefferies
- Professor Zenobia Nadirshaw
- Carole Sharma
- Mike Smith-Clare MBE
Events
Events
We have a lively programme of events within the School, which take place at Paragon, our Brentford site. These include our Twilight Tuesday lectures, Journal Clubs, Lunchtime Seminars and Student Conferences.
Contact us
Contact us
To get in touch with our School, please email SHSSadmin@uwl.ac.uk.
To contact us about applying for a course, please get in touch with our Admissions team:
- courses@uwl.ac.uk
- 0800 036 8888 and select option 2 - free for land line and mobile users
- +44 (0) 20 8231 2468 for callers from outside the UK.
Disclaimer
* Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992. UWL received the rankings listed above when compared to all other modern universities ranked in the guides / surveys cited.