Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is the study of how society is organized. We look at the relationships between individuals and groups and how experiences such as childhood poverty, racism and labelling can affect a person’s opportunities. Our students find that sociology makes them look at Britain and the world today in new ways. What students discover is how to think critically for themselves and to look at human behavior from various perspectives. Course Units: Paper 1: Topic 1: Socialization, Culture and Identity. Topic 2: Families and Relationships. Paper 2: Topic 1: Research Methods. Topic 2: Understanding Social Inequalities. Paper 3: Topic 1: Globalization and the digital social world: Topic 2: Crime and Deviance. Course Can Lead To: A Level Sociology gives you a strong foundation for further study of a range of academic subjects at degree level. Students can progress to degree courses such as Anthropology, Criminology, Journalism, Law, Social Policy and Sociology. Sociology can lead to a job in a variety of careers such as teaching, social work and social policy making, law, journalism, the civil service, Policing, Law, Journalism, Teaching, Nursing, Politics, Social Work, Business, Human Resources, Advertising and Public Relations. Course Highlights: - Trips have included a trip the V&A Childhood Museum and the Old Bailey - Attend conferences on a number of relevant issues including ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘Labelling and Gangs’ and ‘The Future of Religion in Society’ - University Taster sessions and workshops - Career insight talks