Sociology

Course summary

Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills valued by higher education (HE) institutions and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking, and research. The subject will appeal to a cross-section of students, regardless of whether they have studied the subject before. They build on skills developed in the sciences and humanities which enables progression into a wide range of other subjects. Students study four different topics which include: Education and Research Methods, The Family, Crime and Deviance as well as Mass Media. Students will be examined through written examinations.