Sociology

Course summary

Why study this course? This course will allow you to develop an understanding of the way society is structured and how we all interact with it. It will help you to understand the key factors in society that influence your lives every day from politics to education, to media and family life. What interests should you have? Sociology is a good choice for anyone wanting to develop a deeper understanding of how the world around us works, to identify problems in society and to come up with potential solutions to them. It helps to have some interest in politics and how the decisions made by those in charge can affect the public. What will the course cover? • Key Theories • Research Methods • Education • Families and Households • Crime and Deviance • The Media