Sociology

Sociology seeks to answer vital questions about society, mediated communication and criminality. On our courses, you’ll uncover some of the deepest truths about our shared human condition.  

Study at Surrey and you’ll investigate social trends, life in digital societies, contemporary problems relating to crime and social control. You’ll also examine the subtleties of everyday behaviour, lifestyles and identities.

We are ranked Top 20 in the world for sociology in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024.

We offer excellent graduate prospects, with 100% of our postgraduate taught graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).

We are ranked 5th in the UK for overall student satisfaction* in sociology and 3rd in the UK for media studies in the National Student Survey 2025. We are ranked 7th in the UK for sociology in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

*Measured by % positivity across all questions for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables.