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.

2nd in the UK for Sociology

Guardian University Guide 2022

3rd in the UK for Criminology

Guardian University Guide 2022

2nd in the UK for Student Experience in Sociology

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

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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
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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.

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News and events View all

Successful evening at LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards for Sociology graduates

Loughborough University’s Sociology BSc alumni brothers Ottavio and Dario Tanzillo enjoyed outstanding success at the 2022 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.

Loughborough academics selected for an external Small Group funding research award

Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy academic Dr Iris Wigger and her team were selected by the Independent Social Research Foundation and have been granted a funding research award.

Financial shocks faced by families with no ‘bank of mum and dad’

Parents on low to middle incomes are struggling to support young adults who cannot afford to move out of the family home, new research has found.

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.

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