The UCL Sociology & Social Theory Research Group (SSTRG) contributes to substantive sociological debates and research into current social issues including inequalities, class, migration, social change, collective movements, exclusion and citizenship. We are uniquely placed within the fast growing Social Research Institute, consolidating research and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the new BSc in Sociology, the BSc in Social Sciences, a suite of Masters in the fields of Sociology, and a vibrant PhD programme in Social Sciences. SSTRG organises international conferences, seminar series, and reading groups.

We especially welcome PhD applicants interested in conducting doctoral research in the areas of:

· Social theory in political and economic sociology

· Social movements and social change

· Youth, young adults and identity 

· The life-course and transitions to adulthood

· Migration

· Sociology of religion and culture  

· Social class and social mobility 

· Gender and sexualities  

· Families, children, intergenerational relationships and parenting 

· Fatherhood and family policies 

· Love and intimacy 

· Health inequalities 

· Sociology of finance 

SSTRG aims to forge links with sociologists with different research interests both within UCL and beyond.