Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy

An interdisciplinary social science study area comprising Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy. Part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

1st in the UK for Criminology

Guardian University Guide 2023

Top 10 in the UK for Sociology

Guardian University Guide 2023

1st in the UK for Research Quality in Sociology

Complete University Guide 2023

Undergraduate

Master's degrees

Research degrees

I think that the quality of teaching and facilities are remarkable. All the lecturers I’ve come in contact with are incredibly knowledgeable and do a great job in sharing that knowledge in a way that makes it engaging.

Stephanie Yeboah Criminology and Sociology BSc
Read more

Research

Our world-class research focuses on five key areas: children, young people and families; applied criminal justice; intersectionalities and citizenship; digital and health technologies; and consumption, culture and inequalities.

Find out more

News and events View all

Loughborough University ranked 1st in the UK for Criminology and Top 10 for Sociology and Social Policy

The latest 2023 rankings by The Guardian have placed Loughborough University 1st in the UK for Criminology and Top 10 in the UK for Sociology and Social Policy.

Clearing vacancies 2022

Clearing gives you another chance to secure a place on an undergraduate degree at Loughborough University starting in October 2022.

The UK’s cost of living support won’t protect the poorest – here’s what the government should do instead

UK households have faced unprecedented blows to their living standards in 2022. Home energy costs have more than doubled and are threatening to triple, the price of petrol has risen by more than half since the start of last year and overall price inflation is heading for double digits.

Staff

Our academic staff are all internationally recognised in their field of expertise. We are also home to a dynamic community of research fellows and research students and support staff providing outstanding services for teaching and research.

Find out more