Sociology

Course summary

The course aims to give students a sound understanding of current sociological ideas, concepts and knowledge. Students will also gain an understanding of sociological methods of research and will develop skills to enable them to participate effectively in adult life. The main topics studied in year 12 are family, education and sociological methods of research. In the second year of the course students study sociological theories, methods of research, the mass media and crime and deviance. Assessment is by examination only.