Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology

This page has been developed to help schools and pupils get to know our department, what we do, and what we offer. Hopefully this information might help answer some of your questions about studying sociology, social policy and criminology involves, and what, this looks like at the University of Liverpool in particular.

Below you will find some short videos covering a range of things, including an introduction to our department and an overview of our current undergraduate programmes. There are also some videos recorded by some of our graduating students in which the reflect on some particular aspects of their studies with us.

We do offer live sessions that incorporate interactive seminars and live Q&A’s for Schools and Colleges. And if this is of interest please do contact Clare Kelly c.kelly@liverpool.ac.uk  

We hope you find these videos and the site helpful but if you have any questions never hesitate to contact our School Recruitment and Admissions team.

Thank you for visiting!

Introduction to the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology

Dr Andrew Kirton (Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology)

Sociology BA (Hons) An Overview

Dr Andrew Kirton (Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology)

Criminology BA (Hons) An Overview

Dr Andrew Kirton (Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology)

Social Policy as a Joint or Minor Subject: An Overview

Dr Andrew Kirton (Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology)

Employment and Careers for students in the Department

Dr David Barker (Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology)

Welfare and Support in the Department

Holly Nodwell (Student Experience (Enhancement) Team Leader)

A Student's View: Sociology

Aimee (Sociology student)

A Student's View: Criminology

Megan (Criminology student)

A Student's View: Interchange Project

Freya (Criminology Student)

A Student's View: Interchange Project

Amelia (Criminology Student)