Sociology

Course summary

Sociology covers a wide range of topics and we select a number of these on the course. It helps students gain a greater understanding of social issues and how society operates. This subject will give individuals a greater appreciation of issues which appear in the news. Topics include the family, where we discuss issues such as divorce, roles in the family and family structure. Education is another area and we analyse the functions of schools and the various influences on educational attainment. Crime has considerable news coverage and students have the chance to investigate the explanations of crime. The course also includes discussions on social class and inequality as well as the research methods used by sociologists. The course content includes: • Families and households • Education with methods • Beliefs in society • Crime and deviance • Research methods