People
Department of Sociology
Understanding society, challenging injustice, shaping futures.
Our research
Innovative research addressing contemporary challenges in society.
Our research brings about instrumental changes locally, nationally and globally. We work closely with policymakers, service providers and practitioners to ensure that our research has real-world impact.
At York, we'll enable you to gain all the skills you need to understand and analyse some of the most pressing social problems of our time. You'll be trained in a broad range of sociological, social-psychological, sociolegal and criminological perspectives and research. The work of academic staff and fellow students creates an intellectually and personally supportive learning environment that will form the basis of your future success.
Professor Nik Brown, Head of Department
News
News
York is ranked 11th in the UK for Sociology in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2027).
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We have been placed in the UK top 20 and 95th in the world for the study of Sociology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026.
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The book is written by Dr Emma Casey.
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Dr Rachel Alsop along with colleagues Professor Sara de Jong and Professor Simon Parker from the Department of Politics received a highly commended award in the 'Bridge Builder' category at the fourth annual Community Without Limits Inclusive Impact Awards held at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall on Tuesday 25 November.
Events
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Event
Cripping Breath explores the lived experiences of people who use ventilators. This talk discusses co-production and the power of centring disability expertise.
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