Get a taste for life in the School of Social & Political Sciences through our mini lecture series
Join our world-leading academics in our mini lecture series this March where you'll have the opportunity to explore your subject area and get a feel for your academic journey.
Our mini lecture series
We'll be running taster sessions and live discussions across the following academic subject areas. We would encourage you to join the session aligned with your programme however you are welcome to attend as many sessions as you would like.
Disclaimer: Some mini lectures will be followed by a panel discussion whilst others will be followed by a Q&A. Please refer to the Eventbrite pages for each mini lecture for further information.
Sociology
Topic: What is sociological imagination?
This session is best suited to those interested in MSc Sociology and MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice.
Urban Analytics
Topic: Exploring biases in mobile phone app data for research in social sciences
This session is best suited to those interested in MSc Urban Analytics and MSc Urban Transport.
Political Communication
Topic: Political Communication in a Changing Media Landscape
This session is best suited to those interested in MSc Political Communication.
Media & Digital Society
Topic: The Contemporary Media Landscape
This session is best suited to those interested in MSc Media, Culture & Society, MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism and MSc Digital Society.
International Relations
Topic: Why do states go to war?
This session is best suited to those interested in MSc International Relations, MSc Human Rights & International Politics, MSc Global Security and MSc Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies.
What to expect
Join us on Zoom for an interactive one hour session featuring:
- Mini lecture by an expert in your field of study
- Panel discussion with our academic staff
- Live chat with Student Ambassadors to learn more about student life
- Question and answer session where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get insights about studying with us
Why should you attend?
- Get a feel for university life at the School of Social & Political Sciences
- Engage with world-class academics and experience our subjects live
- Chat to our students and get a sense of student life
- Get your questions answered during our live Q&A session
