Studying Sociology will improve students understanding of yourself and your relationship with others in the context of the wider society in which you live. The skills required rely upon understanding and analysing the nature of scientific method; objectivity and the relative values of quantitative and qualitative methods. There are opportunities to develop your understanding of spiritual, moral and cultural issues throughout the course. Candidates will learn to appreciate that society is made up of a rich variety of groups from different social cultural and religious backgrounds. You will be encouraged to reflect upon these within a sociological framework in relation to your own beliefs. A Level Sociology develops your ability to interpret and evaluate information and to apply knowledge in a variety of social contexts. • Families and Households • Education and sociological methods • Beliefs in Society • Crime and deviance and theory and methods Skills you will gain include: • Leadership • Critical thinking • Effective speaker • Deconstructing and applying material • Transferable skills • Looking at the global aspect of Sociology