College of Social Sciences

We bring together the study of business, education, law, social and political science. Building upon the tradition of Adam Smith our world-leading research and teaching addresses local and global challenges. If you study here, you'll benefit from our network of national and international links and be able to choose from a range of ground-breaking degree programmes including those at our Dumfries campus.

The College of Social Sciences invites applicants to the Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowship scheme.


  • Gordon Brown’s Director of Political Strategy visits the College

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    On Thursday 8th and Friday 9th March, Gordon Brown’s former Director of Political Strategy, David Muir, visited the College of Social Sciences to provide careers support for students interested in political careers.

  • New study reveals a hidden nuclear history

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    In a new book Sean Johnston, Reader in History of Science and Technology at the University of Glasgow’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies in Dumfries discovers how the working experiences of these experts shaped not only their identities but our collective memories of the nuclear age.

  • Professor Jane Duckett receives Lord Provost of Glasgow Education Award

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    The Award was one of several made to men and women who have dedicated their professional lives to public services, worked selflessly for their communities or distinguished themselves in business, the arts, sport or entertainment.