Research degrees
Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has an outstanding reputation as an international centre of academic excellence and for its cutting edge interdisciplinary work.
The department is home to world-leading, original and internationally excellent research in Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy.
Our world-class research focuses on 5 key areas: children, young people and families; applied criminal justice; intersectionalities and citizenship; digital and health technologies; and consumption, culture and inequalities.
The School supports a lively community of 110 postgraduates working closely with 80 specialist supervisors who conduct research at the cutting-edge of developments in their fields.
5th in the UK
for Criminology
Guardian University Guide 2025
1st
for Research Quality in Sociology
Complete University Guide 2025
100% of research impact rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
Research Excellence Framework 2021