School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law

About us

Welcome

We have a long-established record of delivering high-quality learning and teaching, research, consultancy and enterprise activity across the social sciences, humanities and law. Our teaching staff combine academic excellence, innovation, world-class research and professional practitioner experience. Our academic programmes deliver a clear pathway between the social sciences and the public professions across all portfolios. Our graduates are the next generation of frontline workers. Through our teaching, enterprise and research, we are developing innovations that improve local services and enhance lives. We are researching for the real world through funded and partnership work that improves society.

Professor Natasha Vall
Dean, School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law

Courses

Criminology

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Education & Youth

Undergraduate Postgraduate

English & Creative Writing

Undergraduate Postgraduate

History

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Initial Teacher Training

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Law

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Policing & Investigation

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Politics

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Psychology

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Social Work

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Sociology

Undergraduate Postgraduate

School services

Teesside University Law School

At Teesside University Law School we have over 30 years' experience of delivering high-quality education in the field of law and criminal justice.

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Teesside Law Clinic

Offering free legal advice, guidance and representation to the public. Our law students provide this service as part of their Law LLB (Hons) degree.

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Initial Teacher Training

Providing the Tees Valley with informed and resilient trainees, equipped with the knowledge and skills to forge successful teaching careers within the early career framework.

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Impact Lab

The Impact Lab connects your organisation with our skilled students to collaborate on impactful projects.

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School management team

All staff profiles

Dr Matt Watson

Dean

Matthew joined Teesside University in 2018 as Head of Department for Psychology. He is a cognitive psychologist with a background researching spatial and linguistic representations in dialogue.

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Dr Jonathon Reay

Associate Dean (International)

Jonathon joined Teesside University as a principal lecturer for psychology and is currently Associate Dean (International). He has published a number of journal articles covering research into the cognitive and physiological effects of food supplements and recreational drugs, and barriers to cancer screening.

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Clare Fletcher

Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching)

Clare is responsible for overseeing all aspects of learning and teaching within the School, including ensuring delivery of a high-quality student experience, curriculum development and quality assurance.

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Jane Robinson

Associate Dean (Marketing & Recruitment)

Jane is responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate student recruitment, marketing and communications, as well as portfolio development. She is a chartered marketeer with over 20 years’ experience in the education sector, winning numerous awards for campaigns, creative direction, brand and student recruitment. Jane spent ten years in marketing, PR and communications working in professional sport, and running her own businesses. She is an active board member of the Association of Colleges, Hartlepool FE College and the Power of Women as well as being on several marketing advisory boards.

Professor Kieran Fenby-Hulse

Associate Dean (Research & Knowledge Exchange)

Kieran leads the University's People and Place research pillar. He is a skilled lecturer, facilitator and researcher with over 15 years' experience in research strategy, impact and evaluation, and leadership and organisation development. His work involves working with the research community and our partners to create a vibrant, inclusive and engaged research culture.

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Dr Lee Copping

Head of Department (Psychology)

Lee has worked at Teesside since 2018 following a career in educational research and testing. He joined the department as a senior lecturer in research methods and statistics, and became Head of Department in 2022. His PhD is in evolutionary psychology, but his research interests still include work focused on education, assessment and social mobility.

Sam Eason

Head of Department (Education)

Sam joined Teesside in 2022, initially concentrating on the teacher training provision that runs across our college partners. From 2023, she has overseen the establishment of a new suite of teacher training courses in primary and secondary education leading to Qualified Teacher Status.

Angela King

Head of Department (Law, Policing, Investigation & Social Sciences)

Angela has been lecturing in law at Teesside since 2003. Her research interests have been influenced by teaching criminal evidence and human rights, developing a particular passion for the right to a fair trial and the exercise of police powers.

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Emma Chapman

School Manager

Emma is responsible for supporting the Dean in the leadership and management of the school with particular emphasis on strategy, resource management and performance.

News

Doctoral researcher Sean Harris' book explores how tackle inequality in schools. Link to Bridging research and reality - What collaboration can do for tackling inequality in the Tees Valley.

Events

Mon

28

Apr

Book Launch | The Generalist Advantage: Preparing Leaders for the AI Era

10.00am - 12.00pm

On campus

Tue

29

Apr

Intersectional Wellbeing-Pride

11.00am - 10.00pm

The Students Union Students' Union

Wed

30

Apr

Campus visit

1.00pm - 2.30pm

On campus

Thu

01

May

Government, Local Authority & Public Sector Webinar

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Online (see button link)

More events

Contact us

Information desk and general enquiries

T: 01642 342312
E: SSSHL-Enquiries@tees.ac.uk
Address
School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law
Clarendon Building
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX