Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is the study of how society is organized and how we experience life. You will take a fresh look at social behavior and ask questions about the way we act. You will have a chance to consider the influence of the media and whether it contributes to harmful stereotypes. Sociology explores answers to some of the most important questions of our time such as what causes crime and how it can be tackled. Also, the ways that gender, social class, ethnicity, and even age can influence your sense of self and your future. During the course, you will have the opportunity to design and carry out research into areas that interest you. Most students find that Sociology encourages them to look at the world in new ways and ask questions about society that they had not thought of before.