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.

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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

09 JUL 2025

Fraud, ageism and fear: Understanding the unique risks faced by senior citizens online

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16 JUN 2025

Five reasons to study a masters in Criminology (Cybercrime and Cybersecurity)

16 JUN 2025

Top jobs with a masters in Criminology (Cybercrime and Cybersecurity)

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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 Assocaite Dean (Doctoral College) of the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences (FABSS) having previously been Head of Sociology. I am Co-Director of the Centre of Excellence on Ageing (CEA) and I former Co-Chair SGS (the Sex, Gender and Sexualities Research Group at Surrey). I lead the University of Surrey Economic and Social Research Council Impact Acceleration Acc...
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Latest blog posts

13.05.25

¿Dónde está Julia Chuñil? – Where is Julia Chuñil?

By Vera Spangler ¿Dónde está Julia Chuñil? – Where is Julia Chuñil? I’ve been in Santiago,...

30.09.24

A legacy of fear-based messaging: From ‘Just Say No’ to ‘Think Before You Share’

Dr Emily Setty (University of Surrey) and Jonny Hunt (University of Bedfordshire) The slogan ‘Just...