Sociology is the study of social life, human behavior patterns, and interactions. It provides us with a better understanding and reasoning for societal differences. • Families and households: The relationship of the family is explored in detail, as well as at changing roles of men, women, and children in modern society. Global changes are also examined. • Education: The role of the education system, differential achievement based on class, gender, and ethnicity. Relationships between students and teachers, labeling, and the hidden curriculum. • Crime and deviance: You will explore explanations of crime, deviance, social order, and social control. Examine globalization and crime as well as different impacts of age, gender, class, and ethnicity. • Beliefs: Examine ideology, science, NRMS, and NAM as well as relationships of different social groups. • Research methods: You will examine a wide range of research methods and carry out practical research University Courses • Criminology • Education • Health • Policy • Sociology
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-5 including English and Maths. 2 GCSE subjects graded 9-6 (one in an essay-based subject).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS |
Sociology is the study of social life, human behavior patterns, and interactions. It provides us with a better understanding and reasoning for societal differences. • Families and households: The relationship of the family is explored in detail, as well as at changing roles of men, women, and children in modern society. Global changes are also examined. • Education: The role of the education system, differential achievement based on class, gender, and ethnicity. Relationships between students and teachers, labeling, and the hidden curriculum. • Crime and deviance: You will explore explanations of crime, deviance, social order, and social control. Examine globalization and crime as well as different impacts of age, gender, class, and ethnicity. • Beliefs: Examine ideology, science, NRMS, and NAM as well as relationships of different social groups. • Research methods: You will examine a wide range of research methods and carry out practical research University Courses • Criminology • Education • Health • Policy • Sociology
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-5 including English and Maths. 2 GCSE subjects graded 9-6 (one in an essay-based subject).