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 a selection of short videos covering a variety of topics, including an introduction to our department and an overview of our current undergraduate programmes. There are also videos recorded by some of our graduating students, in which they reflect on specific 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 

Introduction to the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology

Sociology BA (Hons) an overview

Criminology BA (Hons) an overview

Social Policy as a joint or minor subject: An overview

Employability and careers

Discover how we support our Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology students' career and employability requirements.

Welfare and support

Hear from Learning, Teaching and Support Officer Jonathan about the resources and guidance available from the Learning and Teaching Support Team.

A student's view: Studying Sociology

A student's view: Studying Criminology

A student's view: Interchange Project

A student's view: Summer abroad

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