Sociology

We aim to build a global reputation for offering a distinct brand of policy-oriented sociology, criminology, and media and communication, driven by world-leading methodological innovation. Our work will combat inequalities and champion diversity.

Study with us

We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research courses as well as CPD and short courses.

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Research

We are widely recognised for our field-defining and conceptually driven empirical research and its pioneering quantitative and qualitative methods work.

Criminology and criminal justice
Digital societies
Families and the life course
Inequalities and diversities
Innovations in methodology
Science, health and sustainability

News

08 OCT 2026

New book shows how community empowerment programmes can strengthen democracy in times of crisis

01 OCT 2026

Simply telling teenagers ‘just don’t send nudes’ does not work and can deepen shame, researchers warn

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08 SEP 2026

Fear-based education around porn is failing young people, say researchers

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Business

We work closely with businesses to give you have the opportunity to become a Professional Training placement provider with us and to train your staff with our host of day courses.

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CPD and short courses

Our staff members

Professor Daniel McCarthy

Professor

McCarthy is currently Head of Sociology and Professor in Criminology in the Department of Sociology. He specialises in research in areas of policing, inter-agency working, and more latterly in the area of prison/family effects and incarceration. He also has interests in cross-national research, including emphasis on public attitudes to policing and punishment (especially the dea...
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