Centre for Applied Sociology Research

The Centre for Applied Sociology Research brings together and consolidates research strengths in social policy, sociology, social work, politics, health care, education, human and environmental geography. We take a critical and applied sociological approach to addressing and understanding the everyday lived social realities of diverse marginalised groups in societies at local, national, international and transnational levels. We aim to produce original, cutting edge and 'real world' research that will enable a deeper understanding of the social world we live in, and inform policy, practice and the wider public. We collaborate with community practitioners, activist groups, policymakers and also in partnership with other universities, across key domains of the community, education, families, health and social care and the workplace.

Our areas of study include migrant labour, mobility and citizenship rights; policing ‘race’ and multi-culturalism; older people, care and wellbeing; gender rights and violence; identity politics and social movements;  homelessness, social exclusion and disadvantage; communities; inter-ethnic and inter-faith relations; drugs and substance (mis)use; social capital and education; death, dying, and end of life care;  social and cultural eco-systems. Methodologically, we are at the forefront of recent developments in creative and participatory research in the social sciences.

The Centre for Applied Sociology Research welcomes enquiries and applications from those interested in full-time or part-time study for MPhil or PhD  research-based degrees in the above areas.