Sociology

Course summary

You will learn about the many facets of British society. For instance, in the first year of the A level course, the focus is on the different cultures that exist within the United Kingdom including an exploration of gender, ethnicity and social class. There is also in the first year the opportunity for you to conduct various sociological investigations linked to Institutions as you explore the role of culture, identity and the education system as you consider the purpose of these institutions and their role in producing society. In the second year, the topics involve looking at the influence of the media on young people, as well as consisting of a detailed focus on the different sociological explanations for criminal, crime and deviance and antisocial behaviour.