Sociology

Course summary

Sociology examines social behaviour from a variety of perspectives: how it originates and then develops, and the ways people are organised into groups according to distinctions such as class, gender and race. It is a subject which looks at how people lead their lives and how they communicate with one another and integrate and function as members of society. It investigates social areas such as Education, the Family, Crime and Deviance and Religion. An important aspect of the course is Methods in Context, which introduces us to the use of research methods, something which is of great importance in higher education. The study of Sociology leads to the understanding of complex issues and it is a good basis for university level study in all disciplines. If you are interested in evaluating the workings of society and how different groups of people find their place within it, this is the course for you.