Student Research

As well as academic researchers, we have a vibrant student community of over 37,000 students.

Many of our students are keen to work on research-based projects as part of their course at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

We have expertise in criminology, urban studies, geography, and evaluation. We have a particularly strong reputation for the generation of economic and social benefits from our research and are amongst the top 10 UK universities for the quality of our impact.

We are one of the top 20 universities in the UK for applied social science research that challenges conventional views about our place in the world. 67% of research is rated internationally excellent or world leading and we provide an interdisciplinary home for critical research that has policy impacts at all levels.

Current opportunities