Sociology

Course summary

The focus will tend to be on British society, but comparisons will be made with other countries. Sociology could lead to a variety of jobs or university courses and is a good general qualification that is very well-regarded by universities and employers. You will learn how to analyze the society in which we live. You will examine sociological theories, studies, and concepts and learn how to evaluate them. Your study will include the following units: Unit 1: Socialisation, culture and identity families and households Unit 2: Research methods and researching social inequalities Unit 3: Globalisation and the digital social world Unit 4: Crime and deviance