Sociology

Course summary

The subject matter is diverse and ranges from dysfunction and deviance to beliefs and notions of dominance and fundamentalism. Unifying these key areas of study is Sociology’s main objective; to understand the extent to which human behaviour and action both shape and are shaped by surrounding social and cultural structures. It empowers students to be able to ask and answer key questions regarding social justice such as who and what is responsible for groups of students failing to achieve, increasing crime levels, and domestic violence. Students wishing to study Level Sociology require a good foundation in English, to investigate and analyze, via extended writing. An A Level in Sociology can lead to Higher Education courses in Sociology, Social Policy, Psychology, Journalism, Law, and Criminology. Sociology supports careers in Law, Business, Teaching, Research, Journalism, Police, Social Work and Nursing