The School of Applied Social Science has demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning. We are proud of our reputation for producing highly employable and adaptable graduates and postgraduates. We offer students an inter-disciplinary and applied approach to learning and have excellent links within the local community.
Being well in old age
What enables people to sustain wellbeing as they grow older and face the challenges associated with ageing? A new set of resources based on research with older people is being launched with the aim of transforming learning and practice. Find out more...
African student scholarship (postgraduate)
This is a newly launched school-based scheme to provide financial support and improve access to the growing number of postgraduate students from African nations choosing to study in the School of Applied Social Science.
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Counselling open afternoon – Wednesday 29 January 2014
An open afternoon for the postgraduate courses in counselling is taking place on Wednesday 29 January 2014. Please contact Kath O'Malley on 01273 644516 or email K.H.O'Malley@brighton.ac.uk to register your interest. Further information will be provided nearer the time.
Festival of Social Science – 7 June 2013
This annual event is designed to enable researchers and academics to present their work prior to publication and/or major conferences. This year's theme is 'space/power/culture'. All are welcome, but please reserve your place in advance.
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An exploration of service user and practitioner experiences of community treatment orders
This presentation of findings event will take place on Friday 21 June 2013 on our Falmer campus. All are welcome, but please reserve your place in advance.
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A new report based on the 'External Evaluation of the Alzheimer's Society Carer Information and Support Programme (CrISP)' project has recently been published by the School of Applied Social Science.
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New student research conference
Hannah Frith, senior lecturer in psychology, is organising the first student research conference to showcase the research of our undergraduate students in the social sciences.
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The hidden abuse by children on parents
The University of Brighton has won a €751,000 (£641,000) grant to study the emerging problem of violent attacks by children on their parents and carers.
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Quantitative Easing hits the poor
The poor have been hardest hit by the Government's policy of Quantitative Easing, according to leading Brighton academic Professor Philip Haynes, professor of public policy and head of the School of Applied Social Science.
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