You will investigate various aspects of our social world in an attempt to look beyond common sense perceptions and uncover the 'true' nature of our society and the reasons why it is the way it is. Key areas of focus include: Families and households Education Sociological Theory and Research Methods Beliefs in Society Crime and Deviance. This is the kind of subject that will change you as a person, it is a highly regarded academic discipline that is welcomed by top universities and other institutions the world over. It would also be of benefit to anyone considering careers in local or national government, politics, civil liberties groups, charity work, social work, health and welfare services, education, the legal profession, personnel, management, market research, the police force and many more.