Sociology

We aim to build a global reputation for offering a distinct brand of policy-oriented sociology, criminology, and media and communication, driven by world-leading methodological innovation. Our work will combat inequalities and champion diversity.

Study with us

We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research courses as well as CPD and short courses.

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Research

We are widely recognised for our field-defining and conceptually driven empirical research and its pioneering quantitative and qualitative methods work.

Criminology and criminal justice
Digital societies
Families and the life course
Inequalities and diversities
Innovations in methodology
Science, health and sustainability

News

English money

20 NOV 2025

Millions of people in the UK are being drawn into bribery and money laundering, according to new study

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13 NOV 2025

UK schools turn to therapy to teach children values

11 NOV 2025

Young people lead practical community safety improvements across Surrey

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Events

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Business

We work closely with businesses to give you have the opportunity to become a Professional Training placement provider with us and to train your staff with our host of day courses.

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CPD and short courses

Our staff members

Professor Andrew King

Associate Dean (Doctoral College) Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, Professor of Sociology

I am Associate Dean (Doctoral College) for the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences (FABSS). Between July 2021 and March 2025 I was Head of Sociology. I am Co-Director of the Centre of Excellence on Ageing (CEA) and former founding Co-Chair of SGS (the Sex, Gender and Sexualities Research Group at Surrey). I lead the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Economic and Social Research Cou...
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