Sociology PhD

**1st in the UK for our research impact in Sociology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**<br/><br/>**8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**<br/><br/>Sociology at Sussex is an exciting place to pursue critical research in sociology, criminology and interdisciplinary fields relating to:<br/><br/><br/>- childhood and education<br/><br/><br/>- crime and violence<br/><br/><br/>- gender<br/><br/><br/>- health and care<br/><br/><br/>- migration. <br/><br/><br/>We are an active, research-intensive department whose work on questions about sexuality, identity, ageing, policing and hate crime is influencing public and policy debates worldwide. <br/><br/>We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.