Sociology is the study of contemporary society and the social patterns of behaviour. As a sociologist you will be analysing aspects of society we may be familiar with in new, evidence-based ways. During the A Level course you will study core aspects of society including Crime, Religion, Education, Relationships by analysing both the patterns of behaviour and the competing explanations for that behaviour. In lessons you can expect to discuss, read, and write academically about questions such as Why do people commit crime? Why do girls do better at school than boys?, Is society based on harmony or consensus? Through studying the classic and latest academic research and statistics for each of the areas we study, you will develop the ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate society and social behaviour and to build complex and coherent arguments in written form. Sociology is an academic subject studied at all top Universities. Sociology is an excellent preparation for Higher Education and for career paths such as Law, the Police, Market Research, Politics, Education, Medicine, Media, and Social work.