Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is the study of human social relationships, social change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior's. For sociologists, the lives of individuals can only be understood through studying the wider social context in which we live. Sociology's subject matter is diverse; we will look at topics ranging from crime to religion, the family to education, from divisions of race, social class and gender to the shared beliefs of a common culture. Sociology is an exciting, relevant and interesting subject that will enable you to have a better understanding of the world you live in. Sociology is a popular choice of degree course and can lead to careers like Social research, youth work, teaching, policy officer and community development worker.Some employers include local and central government, industry, commerce, the NHS, education, authorities, further and higher education and charitable, counselling and voluntary organizations. Opportunities also exist in the civil service and graduate management training schemes. In Year 12, students will cover the key concepts and theories associated with the study of sociology. In Year 13, students will be expected to show more depth of knowledge and understanding than in Year 12, together with more highly developed skills in analysis, interpretation and evaluation.