Sociology

Do you move through life at 100mph? Are you aware of the amount of choices you have in life? Do you think that the world in which you live is constantly changing? Studying sociology will allow you to develop an understanding of how the world in which we live can influence our experiences of it. This course encourages you to question society and provides you with the opportunity to develop a range of skills and a level of understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods. You will investigate various aspects of our social world in an attempt to look beyond common sense perceptions and uncover the ‘true’ nature of our society and the reasons why it is the way it is. Key areas of focus include:

Families and Households
Education
Sociological Methods
Religion
Crime and Deviance

If you are a person who often questions the world in which you live and would like to develop your understanding of ‘society’ and how it influences you, then sociology is the course for you. Sociology complements many other subjects, e.g. Economics, History, English and Psychology. It may be especially useful for anyone considering careers in Local or National Government, politics, civil liberties groups, charity work, social work, health and welfare services, education, the legal profession, personnel, management, market research, the police force…….to name a few. Are you interested?