About the course

Sociology is a subject that requires you to develop a critical view of the society around you, questioning assumptions taken for granted and applying theoretical analysis to back up arguments. You will look at how factors such as social class, ethnicity and gender impact on experiences of family life and the sociological explanations of why some groups achieve more in education than others. We critically look at crime and the way in which some groups within society are over-represented in crime statistics, alongside the role of punishment and crime prevention. In addition, you will also look at beliefs in society and the role that religion and beliefs take, analysing the extent to which religion still plays a part in contemporary society.

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above which includes: English and Mathematics

Think about studying alongside: Business Studies | English Language and Literature | History | Law | Media Studies | Psychology | Religious Studies

Assessment

This course is assessed in the following way: 100% external examination

Careers & Progression

Policy Officer, Youth Worker, Probation Officer, Police Officer, Civil Servant, Public Relations Officer, Social Researcher, Social Worker, Journalist.

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