Sociology

Course summary

Have you ever wondered why young people tend to join youth cultures, why overall girls achieve far better exam results than boys, or why the police tend to target young rather than older people? If you have then Sociology might well be the subject for you. This course aims to arm students with the knowledge they need to give them a deeper and more critical appreciation of contemporary societies. In basic terms, this subject will help you to understand the world you live in, and why you experience society in the way that you do. If you choose this course you would benefit from: - Experienced teachers who specialise in sociology - Guest lecturers from local universities. - Trips to apply sociology to society outside of the classroom, including trips to experience sociology in a university environment. - Competitions within the classroom, rewarding high quality work.