Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
At Nottingham the Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology pathway will be offered in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, whose place amongst the UK's leading departments for sociology, criminology, social policy and social work was confirmed in the Research Excellence Framework 2021, in which 89% of our research was ranked 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
Core Research Areas:
We conduct research across the following areas:
| Children, families and life course studies | Social work and social care for adults | Health and well-being | Policy analysis |
| Identities and citizenship | Mobilities and migration | Social and economic inequalities | Science, knowledge and society |
| Race and Ethnicity | Religion | Disability | Climate change |
| Criminal justice | Crime, harm and punishment |
We have expertise in cutting edge qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis.
Research Centres:
These thematic foci are channelled through the School's four research centres:
IMPORTANT:
Applicants with an interest in Sociology, Criminology, Social Policy and Social Work should contact a prospective supervisor or, if you have yet to identify an appropriate advisor email Dr Melanie Jordan.
Please send your CV, a one-page note on your preparation and motivation to conduct research to PhD level on a topic in Sociology, Criminology, Social Policy or Social Work, using social science methods, and a one-page outline of your proposed research topic. We can advise on your eligibility and the fit of your proposed research with our interests and expertise.
Once you have identified relevant supervisors, please submit a draft of your application to Melanie Jordan by 12 noon on 6th December 2024 in order to receive feedback.
Key Facts:
| Structure of Provision: | Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding, either full-time or part-time |
| PG Application: |
Depending on your specialism apply for either PhD Social Policy and Administration Please mention you have applied for ESRC funding in your Nottingham application. |
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