15. Social Sciences

Social sciences, encompassing disciplines such as sociology, anthropology and political science, provide a profound understanding of human society and behaviour. In this section, we explore the diverse skill sets that define social sciences, ranging from criminology to policy analysis and social interventions.

1501 – Anthropology

This sub-group covers anthropology.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Transport (DFT)
– Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
– Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
– Home Office (HO)
– Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser (OCSA)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

1502 – Archaeology

This sub-group covers archaeology.

Departments

No current departments available.

1503 – Criminology

This sub-group covers criminology.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
– Home Office (HO)
– Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
– Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
– Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser (OCSA)

1504 – Demography

This sub-group covers demography.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
– Home Office (HO)
– Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
– Ministry of Justice (MOJ)

1505 – Development studies

This sub-group covers development studies.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Home Office (HO)

1506 – Gender studies

This sub-group covers gender studies.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Transport (DFT)
– Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
– Home Office (HO)

1507 – Human geography

This sub-group covers human geography.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Transport (DFT)
– Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
– Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
– Home Office (HO)
– Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
– Ministry of Justice (MOJ)

1508 – Philosophy

This sub-group covers philosophy.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

1509 – Policy and administration

This sub-group covers policy and administration.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Transport (DFT)
– Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
– Home Office (HO)
– Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
– Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
– Ministry of Defence – Science (MOD)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

1510 – Political science

This sub-group covers political science.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Home Office (HO)
– Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)

1511 – Social work

This sub-group covers social work.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Home Office (HO)
– Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)

1512 – Sociology

This sub-group covers sociology.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
– Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
– Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
– Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser (OCSA)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

1513 – Systems

This sub-group covers systems.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Transport (DFT)
– Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
– Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
– Home Office (HO)
– Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)

1514 – Other social science

This sub-group covers social science not elsewhere classified.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Education (DFE)
– Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
– Food Standards Agency (FSA)
– Home Office (HO)
– Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)