Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is the study of the development, structure and functioning of society. Students who study Sociology develop an understanding of society and people’s behaviour within it. They also learn to question and explore the world around them. Through learning to apply and evaluate their sociological knowledge and understanding, the course prepares students both for the skills required at university and in the wider world. Lessons are taught interactively with lots of activities based on group work and discussion. You may want to know why certain students underachieve at school, what causes crime in society, or how family and childhood have changed over time. Whatever your particular interest, if you would like to better understand the society you live in, Sociology is the course for you! Sociology can lead to many different careers. An understanding of sociological principles would be useful in careers such as teaching, health service-related occupations, law, police and social work. It is also a useful qualification to have if you are thinking of a career that involves dealing with people. The A Level is a two-year course which comprises three units of work: Unit 1 – Education and Methods in Context and Research Methods. Unit 2 – Family and Beliefs in Society. Unit 3 – Crime and Deviance and Theory and Methods.