Sociology

Course summary

• Why is the issue of mental health so topical today? • Is educational achievement affected by gender, ethnicity or social class? • What is the link between globalisation and terrorism? If investigating questions like these sounds interesting, then Sociology may be for you. This course combines the study of contemporary social issues and trends in behaviour with sociological theory and research. You have the opportunity to explore these issues via debate, individual and group research, problem solving and discussion. THE FUTURE: Sociology is a social science and will provide an excellent basis for many careers, such as Local and Central Government positions, Police, Probation Services, Legal Profession, Counselling, Nursing, Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Teacher, Criminal Profilers, Journalism, Public Relations and Marketing. YEAR 12: • Education and Sociological Methods • Family and Households YEAR 13: • Media • Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods