Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is a popular subject at A Level. It focuses on how people behave in groups and covers a wide range of topics, including crime and deviance and education. Lessons involve a mix of individual, paired, and group work, with plenty of opportunities for discussion, as well as a focus on developing exam skills, including essay writing. Students will study the following compulsory units: Education Crime and Deviance Theory and Methods At St Benedict’s, the optional units that students study are: Families and Households Media We want students who: Have an interest in how contemporary society works. They will need to be able to develop critical and reflective thinking skills. A respect for social diversity is crucial to enable students to develop their own sociological awareness through active engagement with the social world around them. Students will often need to be able to question their own values and beliefs and must be open-minded in their approach to this subject.