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Research

Ranked in the top 10 for overall GPA in REF2021


Highlights of our REF2021 Results

Our Research

The Sociology Department is known for its internationally excellent, world leading research. In the 2021 Research Exercise Framework (REF - UK’s research assessment exercise), 89% of research conducted in Sociology was judged world leading or internationally excellent.

Research Clusters

Our research is organised into five distinct clusters that showcase our research.

Research Centres

We host two vibrant research centres that host a number of research activities throughout the year.

Impact & Engagement

Browse through our research projects which are engaged in changing the world.

Our Projects

Browse through our portfolio of funded research projects covering a wide-range of sociological themes.

Virtual Bookcase

Discover a range of recently published books published by our staff.

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Postdoctoral Funding

View our various funding schemes and opportunities.

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Past Publications

Browse through an archive of our past publications.

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