The A level Sociology is a well established and popular course within the faculty and sixth form. It is a dynamic and engaging course which is highly regarded by universities. Students completing the course have gone on to interesting and fulfilling careers. Many have continued their studies in Sociology and Crimology and have completed degrees at universities including Sheffield Hallam, Leicester and Liverpool.   The course is delivered by a passionate and enthusiastic team which includes Mr Weightman, Mrs Helliwell, Mr Griffiths and Miss Coxon. 

 

Sociology is the study of society and how it affects the individual. We study different cultures and why and how our identity is established.  We consider the key theories that have attempted to explain society such as Marxism, functionalism, feminism and the New right. Sociology requires a consideration of the key institutions in society such as the family, education and the mass media. We consider how they work, how they shape our identities and values and how they have changed over time. In the second year of the course we examine the reasons why people commit crimes and discuss the causes of deviance. We study the nature of power in modern society as well as why some people are more powerful than others. Students of Sociology develop a greater understanding of social situations, social interaction and human behaviour in general.

 

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