Department of Sociology

Welcome to the Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge is an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research in Sociology committed to public facing, theoretically strong, empirically oriented research. Our research covers a wide range of sociological topics including: social movements and political economy; health, medicine and the biosociety; digital sociology; the sociology of war, conflict, inequality, race, gender, work, emotions, beauty and the environment.

Undergraduate Study

Prospective Undergraduates

Sociology in Cambridge is taught within the context of the Human, Social and Political Sciences Tripos (HSPS), a unique degree that spans multiple disciplines including Sociology, Politics and Social Anthropology.

Postgraduate Study

Prospective Postgraduate Students

We foster a lively graduate community in the Department, with a dedicated postgraduate study area, online forums, graduate methods training, and bespoke support available from academic and administrative staff.

Research Projects

A University of Cambridge student is using a computer to search a library catalogue for books at the Cambridge University Library. Credit: Alice the Camera/Cambridge University Library

Research Projects

Many of our research projects are funded by grants from the major research councils and funding bodies. Follow the link to see current and recent awards held by members of the Department.

Research Initiatives