Welcome Week
Sociology and Criminology Departmental Induction 2026
Welcome to our department
Calling all Sociology & Criminology students!
Come and find out more about your course, meet key members of staff and meet the people you’re going to be studying with.
We expect all our students to attend their welcome events as you will receive important information to help you start your university experience.
There's plenty to get involved in during Welcome Week, so be sure to take a look at the wider University Welcome events and Students' Union events.
We’re also introducing new Campus Tours this year run by your new lecturers in the department. We want to be sure you’ve got help finding your way around campus.
See you soon! We can’t wait to welcome you to our department.
Joint-honours degrees
Studying more than one subject? If you're studying a joint degree, you should access key support through your home department. If you're not sure which is your home department, you can find out on MyEssex.
Schedules
Undergraduates
Tuesday 6 October 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 13:00 - 16:00 | First year induction
Mandatory welcome event for all incoming new undergraduate students to Essex Sociology & Criminology. You’ll meet academic and professional services staff in the Dept and learn crucial information about studying with Essex Sociology and Criminology. |
LTB 4 |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | Social mixer Drinks and light refreshments, open to all UG, PGT and PGR Students in the Dept. |
Sociology Common Room |
Wednesday 7 October 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Induction for Undergraduate Students arriving from China
BA Media and Digital Culture degree - 2nd and final year UG students arriving from China Induction event |
6.345 |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Staff-student lunch and social mixer For all new and returning students |
ICLH seminar room |
Postgraduate Taught
Tuesday 6 October 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 13:00 - 16:00 | PGT new student induction
Mandatory welcome event for all incoming new PGT students to Essex Sociology & Criminology. You’ll meet academic and professional services staff in the Dept and learn crucial information. |
LTB 3 |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | Social mixer Drinks and light refreshments, open to all UG, PGT and PGR Students in the Dept. |
Sociology Common Room |
Wednesday 7 October 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Staff-student lunch and social mixer For all new and returning students |
ICLH seminar room |
Postgraduate Research
Tuesday 6 October 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | Social mixer Drinks and light refreshments, open to all UG, PGT and PGR Students in the Dept. |
Sociology Common Room |
Wednesday 7 October 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | PGR induction
Welcome event for all new PGR Students in Essex Sociology & Criminology. You’ll meet our PGR Director as well as other academic and professional services staff in the Dept. |
6.345 |
