Sociology

Course summary

Students will learn the fundamentals of Sociology alongside developing skills valued by higher education (HE) and employers. This includes skills of critical analysis, independent thinking and sociological research. Analysis of texts and ideas is the main skill students will acquire from the course. Students are also encouraged to learn using several different methods and styles. They will be expected to have a significant level of independent working skills, alongside working as a team member for group work. They should be interested in investigating research already conducted and be able to assess facts. Students will be encouraged to develop presentation skills and increase their confidence in expressing their perceptions of different ideas in society. The key areas of study in sociology A level are : education in society/crime and deviance/theory and methods/culture and identity/families and households/health/research/work, poverty and welfare/beliefs in society /global development/the media/stratification and differentiation.