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Sociology
Glenthorne High School - Sutton
02086446307
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS
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Choosing this Course If you have ever wondered why people act in the ways that they do, in the ways that they treat other people, in the opinions and values that they have then Sociology is the course for you. Sociology aims to explain why individuals and groups of people act in the different ways that they do, focusing on different perspectives of how society is structured. Course Content Sociology A-Level gives students an opportunity to study the world and people around them. The course introduces them to concepts and theories that demonstrate the unusual pattern of human behaviour and cultures that we see in our daily lives and around the world. Topics covered include: • Education with theory and methods (Year One) • Families and Households (Year One) • Crime and Deviance with theory and methods (Year Two) • The Media (Year Two) Choosing to study Sociology at A-Level opens many doors to opportunities both in further study and going into the world of work. It is particularly well suited for those students wishing to continue to study at University in areas such as Sociology, Psychology, Social Science, Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, PPE and Anthropology. Career Opportunities Sociology is useful in a variety of careers as it centres upon people; it is useful where you will be working with others. Careers which welcome Sociology are Business, Teaching, Care Industries, Leisure, Law and Politics. Sociology is also recognised by all universities for a wide variety of studies including degrees in Law, History, Business and Psychology.

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RegionLondon
Local AuthoritySutton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS