Sociology Research
We are the only Sociology department in the country to have been
awarded the highest rating in all six of the UK Research Assessment
Exercises (RAE) that have been undertaken since 1986. In the 2008
RAE, Essex Sociology achieved joint
first position nationally. 90% of our research was
judged to be of international standard, with 60% being classed
as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
Dr Pete Fussey talks about his academic journey, from the Midlands at Jaguar
cars into studying crime and security.
The Department aims to build upon the traditions of sociological
analysis whilst exploring the contributions of cultural history,
criminology, social psychology, social anthropology, social
philosophy, feminism and cultural studies. Its strength lies in its
size; the range and diversity of
staff research interests and
staff members who are committed to research and publication. Its
research stretches out across Europe, North America, Latin America,
the Asian sub-continent and the Pacific Rim with particular
strengths in:
- Criminology and social justice
- Culture and media
- Economic sociology
- Ethnicity, migration and rights
- Intimacy and gender
- Science in society
- Social theory and methodology
- Survey methodology
Research Centres
Reflecting these strengths we are home to two major research
centres:
Both Centres have their own seminar series which interleave with our
Departmental and Staff/Student seminars.
Student Research
Our research students form part of a large community of international graduate
scholars who benefit from dedicated postgraduate support facilities and a unique
Sociology
Student
Resource Centre as well as the opportunity to publish their work in the UK's
leading Sociology graduate research journal.
Research Visits:
At any one time there are a number of visitors in the Department whose
participation is greatly beneficial to our research culture. We welcome
applications from prospective Postdoctoral Fellows and
Visiting Scholars.
Last modified on 20 January 2012