Sociology

Course summary

Sociology invites us to challenge and question our common sense assumptions about society and develop a sociological imagination. Students will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and reflect on social issues that are often relevant to their own social experiences. This course offers students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and social changes. Developing strong critical thinking skills and being able to consider issues with a global outlook, will be of huge benefit to students moving forward, whether in further education, the workplace or society in general. In Year 12 you will study: • Introducing socialisation, culture and identity • Families and relationships • Research methods and researching social inequalities In Year 13 you will study: • Globalisation and the digital social world • Debates explored through a detailed study of crime and deviance