Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions. The areas of focus for Sociology are diverse. In the first year, topics range from beliefs and religious movements to how much are we controlled by society? We also study the role of education. We answer key questions such as, ‘Are there divisions of race and social class?’ In the second year, we look at the impact of social stratification on life chances also crime and deviance– who are the criminals really? Students will also engage in debate. How far is our behaviour driven by nature (biology) and how much do we learn from the environment (nurture)?