Social Sciences at City St George's
Discover the opportunities at City St George's, University of London, with over 130 years of empowering students to achieve their career goals.
Established in 2022 in the heart of one of the world’s financial and political hubs, the School of Policy & Global Affairs is a centre of world-class scholarship, education and public service that offers you the opportunity to climb higher towards a rewarding career in a range of disciplines.
Explore our courses and discover life at City St George's - download a Prospectus today.
Why choose City St George's?
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2nd in London for Criminology (The Times Good University Guide, 2026).
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Top 10 in London for Economics (Complete University Guide, 2026).
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Top 10 in London for Politics (Complete University Guide, 2026).
Explore our Courses
Criminology
Economics
History
Politics
Sociology
Are you passionate about justice and driving change?
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Explore our new course - Criminology and Law BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Law is perfect for students who want to understand the root causes of crime, explore justice and inequality, and influence social change. You’ll study criminological theories, criminal behaviour, and social policy, with law modules that give you insight into the legal context of justice.
This course does not lead to qualification as a lawyer, but it opens up a wide range of impactful careers in the criminal justice system, policy, research, or youth and community work.
Connecting to your career
Employability support is embedded across our Social Sciences degrees through professional experience and career-focused modules to prepare you for a successful career.
City St George's students can also apply to participate in placements, internships and mentoring programmes to connect with real employers and experience different career options.
Our dedicated Careers & Employability service offer 1:1 support with consultants to feel equipped for important recruitment stages in the competitive graduate market.
Our London Location
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Connecting you to employers
The School of Policy & Global Affairs equips students with the knowledge and skills to respond to the changing global landscape. Our central London location provides strong links to industry and policy organisations that allow our students to go further with exciting careers in multinational businesses, consultancies, government departments and non-governmental organisations.
We are a dynamic centre for research and education and our world-class research informs policymakers, activists, and business and commercial sectors, empowering them with confidence and foresight.
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Student life in the city
Student life at City St George's goes beyond the classroom. You will be able to enrich your studies with London's endless social communities, vibrant arts and culture hubs, and travel opportunities - not only could you experience a new capital city, you could unlock the rest of Europe with London's major transport links.
Our Clerkenwell campus is nestled in the urban district of Islington where you'll find street food markets, independent cafes and restaurants to explore in your free time and find quiet moments amongst your busy schedule.
