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

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

Top 10 in the UK for Sociology

Guardian University Guide 2021

6th in the UK for Social Policy and Administration

Guardian University Guide 2021

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

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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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Dramatic rise in child poverty in the last five years – new report

Research carried out by Loughborough University reveals figures which show that even before the pandemic, in some parts of the UK, the majority of children are growing up in poverty once housing costs are taken into account.

Award to Enhance Students’ Confidence in Statistics

Two Lecturers from Social and Policy Studies have been awarded a Teaching Innovation Award to create a video resource for enhancing social science students’ confidence in doing well in statistics with inspirational stories by previous students.

Double teaching awards for Criminology and Sociology

Dr Thomas Thurnell-Read (Senior Lecturer in Sociology) and Dr Chris Kay (Lecturer in Criminology) have both been awarded Research-informed Teaching Awards by Loughborough University.

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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