The Department of Sociology and Philosophy

A growing and highly focused unit specialising in the study of cultural theory and cultural practice, we offer high quality programmes that connect sociology and philosophy to history, politics, classics and theology, and modern languages. More about the department

Research in Sociology and Philosophy

Rated 6th in the country as part of the latest Research Assessment Exercise*, our research clusters around three main themes: cultural and anthropological sociology, philosophy of science and social science as well as culture, science and technology. Exeter is top-ranked for Philosophy of Biology in the UK, and highly ranked internationally by the influential Philosophical Gourmet Report. More about Sociology & Philosophy research.

*RAE 2008 based on percentage of research categorised as 3* and 4*

Teaching of Sociology and Philosophy

We offer undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of world class standard, with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary study. Postgraduate study, Undergraduate study

Research seminars

Next Seminar:
Friday 12th March,
3.30pm - 4.30pm, Amory 501
'Inclusivity, Equality and Diversity: A Transformative Discourse?'
Professor Chris Mullard, CBE, DL, LLD, MA PhD, FRSA, MIoD

Latest News

International Bioethics Conference

On 28-29 January 2010, Dr. Brian Rappert co-organized an international workshop at Australian National University. The conference brought together policy makers, ethicists, social scientists, and security experts to consider how to prevent the misuse of scientific research.

New BA in Archaeology and Anthropology

From 2010/11, a new degree, Combined Honours Archaeology and Anthropology, will be offered, more information can be found here.

New appointment; Dr Gisa Weszkalnys

The Department is pleased to welcome our new academic, Dr Gisa Weszkalnys, to the University. Gisa Weszkalnys is a social anthropologist with an interest in contemporary socio-technological and governmental forms: from the city and urban planning to interdisciplinary research practices, to the affective temporalities of West African oil economies.

Department's league table success

The Times Good University Guide 2010 has ranked Exeter in the UK's top 10 for Sociology. Philosophy also performed well and was placed 12th. The rankings are based on our performance in key areas such research quality, graduate prospects, entry criteria and student satisfaction. See full story about the University's success.