Sociology

Course summary

Sociology A level goes well with other essay‐based subjects, social sciences and humanities such as English, History, Geography, Psychology, Politics, Economics, Religious Studies and Film Studies. At A‐level there are strong curriculum links with Geography and Economics. Sociologists work in a wide range of careers and such diverse fields as social work, policing, education, health and welfare, personnel management, public relations, marketing, advertising, political research, the media industry, teaching and journalism. Sociology provides you with a wide range of skills that are applicable to many jobs, and it is welcomed towards virtually all degree courses. More and more employers see sociology as a highly desirable as the subject develops communication and interpersonal and analytical skills as well as tolerance and cross‐cultural understanding.