The Department hosts the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society (Egenis) which carries out research on the impact of genetic science on all aspects of society. 
The sociology of sport is just one of our varied research interests which span sociology, philosophy and anthropology.Our research
The Department of Sociology and Philosophy is determinedly interdisciplinary in its focus. Our work draws together a focus on cultural and theoretical sociology, science and technology studies, anthropology, and the philosophy of the sciences (in particular biology and social science).
We are committed to the idea that drawing sociology, philosophy and related fields together enriches both fields. Many of us have specialist training in areas outside our home disciplines, in fields such as physics, music, and biochemistry.
Overall our interests fall into several main clusters:
- philosophy of science and social science
- social anthropology and ethnography
- cultural sociology
- culture, science and technology
More specific topics of study include: religion and spirituality, practical ethics, aesthetics and the arts, economics, the history of mathematics, material culture, genetics, sport, leisure and consumption, the military, war, and animal-human relations. We pride ourselves in integrating our research with the work undertaken by postgraduate students, such as in our SocArts group, as a way of producing an exciting research culture.
In 2008, we received a national ranking of 6th as part of the Research Assessment Exercise with 95% of our research recognised as being of international quality. Visit our staff profiles to find out more about our individual research interests.
The Department is home to the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society (Egenis), directed by Professor John Dupré.
