Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy at Loughborough has long been recognised as an international centre of academic excellence and for our cutting-edge interdisciplinary work.Our Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy department is home to world-leading, original and internationally excellent research in sociology, criminology and social policy.Our staff work with a wide range of public and third sector bodies (including BBC Trust, Metropolitan Police, the Electoral Commission, the College of Mediators, UK Drug Policy Commission, the Department of Health, Department of Work and Pensions, Child Poverty Action Group, Trust for London, Thomas Pocklington Trust, Children’s Commissioner, and many others).The School is home to a lively community of 110 postgraduates working closely with 80 specialist supervisors who conduct research at the cutting-edge of developments in their fields.