Meet us
Our longstanding commitment to research allows us to see the potential of sociology in becoming a world-changing discipline.
Why study with us?
At York, we have a highly active research culture and an outstanding reputation for sociological research. Our department is known for its innovative and creative approach, which builds on our long-established and highly influential contributions to sociological research.
We are a welcoming department with a vast range and depth of expertise and we encourage you to join us and to be part of the exciting and dynamic research life of our department. Our members of academics are highly engaged with our postgraduate research students and PhD researchers and will provide the high quality and tailored supervision that you need to succeed on your chosen project.
Our expertise covers a wide range of sociological, criminological and social psychological topics. We welcome applications from candidates whose proposed project aligns with our research strengths. This includes but is not limited to:
- Urban culture and the everyday
- Music and popular culture
- Health and illness
- Digital media and technology
- Social interaction and conversation analysis
- Religion, death and ethics
- Race and ethnicity
- Gender, sexuality and identity
- Crime, violence and migration