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
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.
News
York is ranked 8th in the UK for Criminology in the latest release of The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
News
York is ranked 10th in the UK for Criminology in the latest release of the Guardian University Guide (2026).
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Professor Penfold-Mounce has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for her outstanding contribution to teaching excellence in higher education in the UK.
Events
Event
Professor Campbell will undertake a forensic analysis of Max Weber’s account of the subject-matter of sociology and the manner in which it should be studied.
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