Department of Sociology and Criminology

Learn more about the study options and research in the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

About the Department of Sociology and Criminology

You'll learn practical and theoretical skills throughout your degree, including research-methods training, data analysis, presentational skills, and team-working. You will also get the opportunity to develop your research skills through your final year research project.

If you’re a Masters or PhD student, you will also receive research training and support, as well as opportunities to attend frequent research seminars and events where you can present your work.

Our Careers and Employability team run various events throughout the year for you to attend, including talks on careers in development and not-for-profit sector, the government and civil service, and career development for Masters students events.

As our research is wide-ranging, you will be able to study modules in areas such as:

  • cosmopolitanism, racism and globalisation
  • regulation, clinical research and mental health
  • sexual violence, gender and the body.

Our research feeds directly into public and policy debates. Our academics present to and advise organisations like the United Nations, meaning you’ll be learning from researchers involved in the very latest developments in sociology.

To help further enhance your knowledge, you can also attend a variety of talks, debates and events throughout the year.