Sociology

Course summary

Students have 4/5 lessons a week The A-level course involves Education, Family and Households, in addition to this they will be studying what is considered to be criminal in today’s society, what makes someone break the law, discussing whether the criminal justice system is effective, and so on. Students will also study Beliefs in Society, where they will explore different purposes of religion, who is more religious and whether religion is still important in contemporary society. There is a research element to both years of the course Outside the classroom: Trips include the Church of Scientology and Hare Krishna temple, The Royal Courts of Justice (the Old Bailey) and University taster days. Each year students also attend sociology related summer schools in preparation for continuing sociology or related disciplines at university. Progression Pathways and careers: Students are able to study GCSE, A-level and then move on to college or university to follow sociology or related courses. Many sociology graduates work in the public sector in a social or welfare role; others go into the public and private sector. Employers include local and central government, industry, commerce, the NHS, education, charitable, counselling and voluntary organizations. Careers include Law, Journalism, Social Work, Education, Government/Politics, Criminology/Police, Management and Economics