Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is the study of society and the ways in which the social world influences our lives. Whilst Psychology studies the individual mind, Sociology looks at the different groups that we belong to and different roles we play in our lives e.g. as brother, daughter, student, patient or criminal. Sociology is a critical and questioning discipline and does not necessarily provide those who study it with ready-made answers. Students new to Sociology will need to bring an inquiring and open mind because they will be confronted with ways of thinking about society that are very different to what they are used to. Sociology allows you to gain an understanding of the society you live in through the study of contemporary issues.