Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is sometimes difficult to easily define. According to the textbook definition, it is 'the study of society and people and their behaviour', but this is only a small part of what you will learn and discover by taking Sociology. Broadly, the subject considers different relationships that we form; whether this be through education, the family or the wider world. It also focuses on questions concerning our identity: How do you become you? How do social factors – such as class, age, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality – influence those around you? How are our lives changed by new social, political, technological, and cultural events and movements like COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter? A Level Sociology provides you with a training in how to answer these enormously important and wide-ranging questions. It will give you a wider understanding of important aspects of society, and of how sociologists study and explain people’s behaviour. In developing a 'sociological imagination', you will receive a practical and theoretical training in how to answer the ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions about human societies, giving you a competitive edge in the job market and providing a strong intellectual background for students considering careers in the public sector, or business. It is a fascinating and ever-changing topic that can lead to many different career paths.