Sociology

Course summary

Unit 1: Education and Research Methods Students will study the role and functions of the education system, differential achievement by social groups as well as the impact of educational policies. Students will also study sociological research methods and must be able to apply these to a range of issues. Unit 2: Topics in Sociology Students will study the topics of families and household and beliefs in society. The study of these topics will engage students in theoretical debate and will also foster a critical awareness of contemporary social processes and change. Unit 3: Crime and Deviance Students will study the topic of crime and deviance which will include the social distribution of crime, crime control and punishment. Students will also need to be actively aware of the role of research methods and the processes involved.