Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology at Arden University is passionate about enriching the lives of others.

About the school

Education is central to our mission. We offer learning opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds and locations. Our goal is to unite individuals, empower them to contribute to their communities, and help shape the future of society and the natural world. The faculty is actively engaged with global communities and conducts various applied research and interdisciplinary activities to enhance our students' experiences and prepare them for the workforce. We provide dedicated and personalised support to all students, ensuring they thrive and succeed in their future endeavours.

Arden in numbers

Top 5 in the UK

In July 2025 we were named the 5th best university in the UK for student satisfaction (National Student Survey).

4.6 on TrustPilot

Our Trustpilot score of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 842 user reviews places us above many leading universities.

global study locations

Study from anywhere online, on campus in Berlin, or at one of our eight UK campuses, including three locations in London.

UK Higher Education Institution

Awarded to Arden University at the EducationInvestor Awards 2026 for our commitment to investment in higher education.

Faculty staff

Dr Steve Johnston has joined Arden University in November 2025 as the new Associate Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology. Steve holds an undergraduate degree in Astrophysics and Psychology from Keele University and earned a PhD at the Centre for Applied Mathematics and Computation (CAMAC) in Coventry in 2002. After early experience developing software for a 3D scanning firm, Steve transitioned to academia, focusing on brain imaging research at Bangor University.There, he investigated the neural mechanisms of object recognition and the links between brain activity and human information processing capacity.

Following this, Steve lectured in Psychology at Brunel University before joining Swansea University in 2012 as Senior Lecturer. He became Head of School in 2019 and, in 2021, Associate Dean for the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. In this role, Steve has led the delivery of traditional and professional healthcare programmes, driven curriculum innovation, and implemented enhancement strategies informed by data-driven insights. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Dr. Steve Johnston

Associate Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Technology

Dr. Emma Winlow

Head of School - Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law

Professor Caroline Bowman

Head of School - Psychology

Subject areas

Computing and IT

Psychology

Law

Criminology

Investigation, Security and Defence

Student Stories

Studying at Arden University has been great because I have now got that balance to run my family, work part time, and also study online. So it’s been really fulfilling that I can do a degree while looking after my family.

Psychology is throughout every single career you could possibly want to achieve.

Don't listen to those who tell you can't do things, just get your head down and get it done.

The course offered me everything, the skill sets and base knowledge that I need to progress on.

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Accrediting bodies and industry partners

The British Psychological Society (BPS)

The single-subject psychology degree courses at the School of Psychology are accredited by The British Psychological Society, the representative body for professional psychologists in the UK.

The Association for Business Psychology (ABP)

The Association for Business Psychology (ABP) works to provide information, training, and support for those interested in business psychology, to promote professional excellence, and to demonstrate the effective application and impact of business psychology in the workplace.