Social and Policy Studies

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

5th for Social Policy & Administration

Guardian 2020

93% of recent graduates in work or study

DLHE 2017

6th in the UK for Sociology

Times 2019

100% of research rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'

REF 2014

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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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  • Sociology at Loughborough achieves 100% overall satisfaction rate in National Student Survey 2019

    Sociology at Loughborough University has once again achieved high results in the recently published National Student Survey 2019, being awarded an outstanding 100% overall satisfaction rate, making it 1st in the UK for Overall Satisfaction in Sociology.

  • Families juggle work and rising costs as school holidays loom, new study finds

    Low income families are finding it ever harder to reconcile rising holiday costs with their pay and benefits, a Loughborough University study has found.

  • Dr Thomas Thurnell-Read wins award at Loughborough Academic Awards

    Dr Thomas Thurnell-Read, Lecturer in Cultural Sociology and Programme Director for Social and Policy Studies, has proudly won the ‘Extra Mile’ award at the Loughborough Academic Awards, held on Thursday 16th May by the Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU).

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    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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