Our Research

To generate and disseminate knowledge that can help us understand the social, economic and legal changes of our time.

The department plays a key role in generating innovative, high-quality knowledge through advanced scientific research in the fields of Sociology and Social Work, Law and Economics, and the Economic Analysis of Law.

Research activities are organised with a view to regional diversification, in synergy with the activities and the social and economic context that characterise the department’s two campuses.

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Discover the areas where new knowledge is generated and developed, the research activities and the people involved.

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PhD programmes

A PhD degree is the highest level of university education and provides the skills required to carry out high-level research activities.

Find out our PhD programmes