Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is a popular subject at A Level. It focuses on how people behave in groups and covers a wide range of topics including crime and deviance and education. Lessons involve a mix of individual, paired and group work, with plenty of opportunity for discussion as well as a focus on developing exam skills, including essay writing. In Year 12, students will study the following compulsory units: · Education · Methods in Context · Research Methods …and: · Families and households For the full A level, compulsory units are Education, with theory and methods, and Crime and Deviance, with theory and methods. Optional topics include Families and Households and the Media.