Sociology Queen's University Belfast

Overview

You'll work in academia and/or social research, the public or third sector, and have an interest in areas such as youth and community work, conflict resolution, health, education, environment and sustainable development.

Features 

• Staff in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work publish world-class research which has local and global impact. Our funders and partners include research councils, government departments, the EU, the Council of Europe and large foundations. 

• Our Sociology research at Queen's University Belfast informs the development of policies in many areas, including education, criminal justice, teaching and learning, the well-being of children, social cohesion and justice, mental health and trauma informed practice.

Career Prospects

Many of our PhD graduates have moved into academic and research roles in Higher Education while others go on to play leading roles in the public sector or within NGOs. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability.