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