Sociology

Course summary

A Level Sociology will develop your ability to critically analyse the world around us and understand how and why social issues like inequality happen. The core of our course focuses upon developing an understanding of the ideas and concepts of different sociological theories to understanding the nature of society, how it changes, and how it shapes our life chances. These theories vary greatly in their approaches to understanding society. You will develop skills to critically compare and evaluate them in reference to contemporary materials. There is an emphasis upon the ways in which sociologists test these theories through using research methods. Sociology encourages you to develop a critical understanding of your work and the world around you.