New PhD by Distance Programmes
PhD by Distance Programmes allow students who are unable to commit to relocating to Aberdeen, or for those in full-time employment, to study a PhD in the field of Social Science from home.
Sociology
Sociology Professor, Claire Wallace, invited to give evidence at the Houses of Parliament
As part of the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy, Professor Wallace will be giving evidence at a hearing in the Houses of Parliament on digital connectivity in rural areas.
Welcome to the Department of Sociology at the University of Aberdeen. Our department enjoys a reputation as one of the leading centres for the study of sociology in the United Kingdom (UK), being recognised both nationally and internationally for the outstanding quality of our teaching and research. The department offers a growing range of postgraduate courses including taught and research degree programmes.
Recent assessments of sociology departments in the UK ranked our department very highly. For instance, the most recent national assessment of teaching quality judged us as ‘Excellent’, the highest mark attainable, and the most recent national assessment of research quality ranked us as one of the top two departments in Scotland.
We invite you to explore the rest of our web site to learn more about our teaching programmes, our research strengths, our regular activities, and our academic staff.
- Discover the City of Aberdeen - The Energy Capital of Europe
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With a population of 230 000, Aberdeen is a city which captures the charm and comfort of a smaller municipality but simultaneously offers the amenities of a large metropolitan city. The beach promenade and surrounding natural areas are excellent for long walks and hikes. The bustling city centre meets the cultural, culinary, and shopping needs of tourist and residents. The airport offers 44 destinations and more than 10 flights a day to London.
- Explore the University of Aberdeen campus - over 500 years of history
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King's College was built to house the University, founded by Bishop Elphinstone under a Papal Bull issued by Pope Alexander VI on 10 February 1495.
The Old Town House was built in 1788 and is the focal point for Old Aberdeen. Today it is home to the King's Museum and offers various exhibits.
Fully completed in 2014, Aberdeen Sports Village offers an Olympic-size swimming pool, a 25 metre diving pool, a full-size indoor football pitch and a gym.
Sir Duncan Rice Library was designed by Danish architects Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen and opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabth II in 2012.
Elphinstone Lawn is located at the heart of the university surrounded by New King's (c. 1913), Elphinstone Hall (c. 1930) and King's College Chapel (c. 1509).
- Contact the Department of Sociology at the University of Aberdeen
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The address of the University of Aberdeen School of Social Science is:
School of Social Science
University of Aberdeen
Edward Wright Building
Dunbar Street
Aberdeen
AB24 3QYTelephone: +44 (0)1224 272726
Email: socsci@abdn.ac.uk
Please see the People section for specific contacts.
