Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies in Criminology and Social Work
E-mail: socialwork@lancaster.ac.uk | criminology@lancaster.ac.uk
Welcome to the Department of Applied Social Science
Department of Applied Social Science encompasses Lancaster’s teaching and research activities in criminology, social work, social policy and disability studies. A strong research ethos informs everything we do. We are as committed to having a positive impact on people's lives as we are to academic excellence.
UndergraduateDegrees in Criminology and Social WorkWe offer degrees in Criminology and in Social Work. The University's Undergraduate Information page provides information about how to apply for 2012 undergraduate entry. Take a virtual tour to get a feel for the campus and view our building Bowland North. |
Postgraduate StudyMasters DegreesResearch DegreesWe are part of the newly formed North West Doctoral Training Centre (Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester Universities). For more information about studying for a PhD/MPhil degree in the department visit our postgraduate research page. |
Research and DevelopmentThe 2008 Research Assessment Exercise found that 95% of our research is of international importance. We were also rated with 'full confidence in the quality of our teaching', the highest category in the UK Teaching Quality Assessment. Find out more about what is happening in child welfare, clubbing research, hate crime, gambling and evaluation research. Our staff are members of the Centre for Disability Research, an inter-faculty and interdisciplinary research centre. Mental Health in Higher Education (mhhe) aims to enhance learning and teaching about mental health through increasing networking and the sharing of approaches, across the disciplines in UK higher education. Read more about our research and our staff research interests. |
EventsThere are no events today, the next event will be: 30 May 2012, CeMoRe Annual Research Day 2012 View all forthcoming Events»
Latest News'New Horizons Conference' with NSPCC, 26 April 2012 Forthcoming national conference: 'New Horizons in Safeguarding Children' - a partnership event with the NSPCC and supported by Manchester University. ...Read more» View all news» |
The future of social work and social work learning
This project brings together regional stakeholders to discuss how together, they can respond to the challenges, changes and opportunities currently facing the social work profession.
Postgraduate Research Funding Opportunities
Faculty Funding Opportunities
The Department of Applied Social Science is delighted to announce a new funding initiative.
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