"Studying Sociology allows you to think about what you are learning in a different way to many other subjects, and allows you to link these ideas with the world around you, both in the past and present day."
"The diversity on campus is enthralling. I learn something about a different culture everyday."
During my time at Surrey I have studied at the University of Maryland in the US as well as Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. My experiences abroad have made me grow in ways I never thought were possible.
Khulani Gavin Nyathi, BSc (Hons) Sociology
Our students explain why they decided to come to Surrey and share what they love about living and studying here.
We challenged our students to sum up the University of Surrey using just one word.
Over the past five years, more than 2,300 partner organisations have worked with us to give students valuable experience in the professional environment.
The University of Surrey is pleased to announce that Professor Sara Arber has been awarded the British Sociological Association award for Distinguished Service to Sociology.
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Aisha Roberts, 32, who graduated from the University with a BSc in Sociology, Culture and New Media in 2007.
Find out what you could do with a degree in sociology and criminology, and discover some of the jobs Surrey criminology and sociology graduates have secured over the past few years.
Contributing to the design of public policy is challenging and assessing the success of such policies can be extremely difficult. The new Centre for Evaluation of Complexity across the Nexus (CECAN) aims to develop a culture of evidence-based decision-making and cross-fertilise knowledge and best practice between Government, the private sector and academia.
Provisions for mental health in the UK have become a major topic in public and political debate in the UK. Recent research from the University of Surrey’s sociology team has revealed the lack of support for mental health specifically within the police force, with 86 per cent of survey respondents saying the service must prioritise support for mental health needs following a major incident.
University of Surrey to lead a £1.1m study into how people’s behaviour can lead to cybersecurity risks, including how people become victims of cybercrimes.
"Being a Media Studies student, I decided to join the Students' Union's student media so I could have the opportunity to use and develop my skills in media production. Being part of a society is not only a chance to make new friends but is also an opportunity for personal development."
The University of Surrey has today appointed Professor Graham Miller as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, who will take up the role permanently from 14th of November 2016.
Professor Nigel Gilbert from the University of Surrey has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for services to engineering and the social sciences.
"The diversity on campus is enthralling. I learn something about a different culture everyday."
"Studying Sociology allows you to think about what you are learning in a different way to many other subjects, and allows you to link these ideas with the world around you, both in the past and present day."
"The great thing about my programme it that it is always interesting – each module is so different that studying never becomes a bore."
"Meeting staff and students at the Open Day confirmed that this was the right course for me."
The British government provides free part-time pre-school places in order to improve the prospects of disadvantaged kids and to provide some support for families so that mothers can work. But is this expensive policy delivering on its promises?
Discover which books our academics recommend and take the quiz to find out which one you should try first.
Blockchain is the encrypted data storage technology that authorises and records Bitcoin transactions.
Soon it could be handling your most sensitive personal, financial and official information too.
Here's what you need to know before blockchain starts organising your life...
A £3 million national research centre that will develop better ways to measure the effectiveness and impact of energy, water, environment and food policies is to open at the University of Surrey.
Surrey’s Student Learning Advisors offer tips and advice on the things you can do throughout the year to help you make the most of your study time.
Find out what our students like about studying here and why they think Surrey was named 'University of the Year' and 'University of the Year for Student Experience' by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.
Surrey has climbed two places in the Times Higher Education Table of Tables 2016, achieving seventh position.
The University of Surrey has increased its position the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The University of Surrey has been ranked within the top one per cent of universities in the world - and one of the top 20 institutions under 50 years old - by the QS World University Rankings.
96.9 per cent of graduates in work or further study, according to official figures.
The University of Surrey has today been ranked fourth in the Guardian University Guide 2016.
A new study, published today in the British Journal of Sociology of Education, has found that while students’ unions often try to oppose the rise of consumerism at their universities, they are rarely successful.
The University of Surrey has maintained its top five position in the Complete University Guide league table for programmes in the field sociology.
"I have grown to be a more confident and adaptable person, surrounded by a community of supportive individuals at the University of Surrey."
"The lecturers interact with you on a personal level. They want to help you develop not just academically, but personally as well."
"The university is a great place to gain new knowledge and to challenge myself."
"The Sociology department really helps you develop your understanding and support you to achieve to the best of your ability."
Changes in pension and employment policies are making it increasingly necessary for older people in the UK to work beyond the age of 65. However, new research from the University of Surrey finds significant differences in the likelihood of employment and income levels of people beyond 65, depending on their gender and health.
Sociology is one of three subject areas from the Faculty of Arts & Human Sciences to be placed in the top 10.
Combining social insight and analytical ability with professional skills and practical experience gives Surrey undergraduate students the lead in employability.
Dr Andrew King's article for The Conversation insists that Nigel Farage is wrong to claim that people over 70 are uncomfortable about homosexuality.
Surrey remains among the UK's best universities for sociology and criminology, according to the prestigious Guardian University Guide 2015 league table.
What balance should student-union officers strike between partnership with university managers and campaigning on behalf of students? Research by Professor Rachel Brooks examines the changing role of student representatives.
'Swagger, Ratings and Masculinity' paper challenges the media portrayal of looters during the 2011 London Riots.
QS World University Rankings place Surrey in world's top 40 institutions for sociology.
What are the worrying health implications from research suggesting that some people who trust modern pharmaceuticals are also willing to use complementary and alternative medicine?
