Sociology

Sociology at Manchester is one of the largest groups of sociologists in the UK doing some of the most innovative teaching and research to be found anywhere in the world. We are renowned for our outstanding teaching and research, with our teaching consistently rated excellent by students and our research ranked top for sociology in the UK*.

We place a high value on teaching and research that engages with real world issues. Our most important commitment is ensuring that our undergraduate and postgraduate students receive a top-class education to develop their sociological imagination and research skills to equip them for their careers.

*The Times Higher Education Supplement, based on the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.

In memory of Peter Worsley (1924-2013)

Obituary of Peter Worsley, first Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester, in 1964. More details