Sociology

Course summary

Are you interested in people and their behaviour? If the answer is 'Yes', then sociology could be the right course for you. Sociology asks lots of questions about the relationships between groups of people within society and explores issues of identity, inequality and power. Sociology will allow you to see your social world in a different way and question taken-for-granted assumptions about the way that you live. You will improve your skills in research, analysis and critical reasoning. Sociology is the study of society and looks at how everyday experiences shape our lives. In particular, we will study patterns of behaviour within social groups and the impact of class, gender, ethnicity and age on social relationships. The focus of the course will be the UK, but references will be made to other cultures as well.