Sociology

Course summary

Ever wondered how we developed into the society we are today? How does the way you see yourself determine the way people identify you? Whether men or women are more likely to commit a crime? A Level Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. You will learn plenty of skills including, the use of evidence to support your arguments, how to investigate facts, and critical thinking. It is relevant to the society you live in, so you are bound to enjoy learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus, it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. The course covers a wide range of topics including compulsory modules in Education, Methods in Context, Crime and Deviance and Research Methods. In addition students study the optional modules in topics, which are Families and Households and Beliefs in Society.