Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is the study of society and social behaviour. Its for you if you're curious about human nature, interested in investigating topics like equality, poverty, crime, religion and education from a sociological perspective. You may have some knowledge of the subject from GCSE, but you don't need to have studied it already to take the A level. As well as the subject matter, you'll also learn about social science research methods and the course will give you transferable skills including critical thinking, communication, research and problem solving. You'll be learning about sociological theories, exploring important concepts and investigating research evidence. You'll develop an understanding of sociological data, quantitative and qualitative research methods. You will be encouraged to think critically and from the sociological perspective about concepts in contemporary society such as culture, identity and socialisation. You'll be able to apply your knowledge to present arguments, make judgements and draw conclusions about a range of contemporary debates on topics such as crime, health and disability, politics or the media. You'll investigate from a range of theoretical perspectives, developing your skills as a social scientist.