This interactive course will provide you with an engaging and effective introduction to Sociology. You will explore a range of key themes, including; socialisation, culture and identity, social differentiation and power and stratification, through studying many aspects of social life. You will develop skills valued by higher education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. In year 1 there is a compulsory element of study which includes ‘Education with Theory and Methods’, requiring you to study the impact of subcultures on educational attainment. Additionally, you will develop an understanding of how research is conducted by sociologists. Also, in year 1 you will study ‘Culture and Identity’; including sub and mass cultures, identity such as ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. The second year will include the study of ‘Crime and Deviance’; this will examine the role of the Criminal Justice System and its surveillance, prevention and punishment of criminals in contemporary society. Additionally, the course will include the study of ‘the Mass Media’, including the role of the media in modern society.
• Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). • GCSE Grade 5 in English.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR |
This interactive course will provide you with an engaging and effective introduction to Sociology. You will explore a range of key themes, including; socialisation, culture and identity, social differentiation and power and stratification, through studying many aspects of social life. You will develop skills valued by higher education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. In year 1 there is a compulsory element of study which includes ‘Education with Theory and Methods’, requiring you to study the impact of subcultures on educational attainment. Additionally, you will develop an understanding of how research is conducted by sociologists. Also, in year 1 you will study ‘Culture and Identity’; including sub and mass cultures, identity such as ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. The second year will include the study of ‘Crime and Deviance’; this will examine the role of the Criminal Justice System and its surveillance, prevention and punishment of criminals in contemporary society. Additionally, the course will include the study of ‘the Mass Media’, including the role of the media in modern society.
• Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). • GCSE Grade 5 in English.