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As a sociologist, you will study the impact of social structures on peoples opportunities and experiences and begin to understand the reasons why people differ depending on their circumstances.
This course is designed to appeal to you if you are curious about the world in which we live, what makes us the people we are and what our role and function is in society. You will investigate different social functions such as youth cultures, education, social inequalities, crime and deviance. A central theme is the research methodology used by sociologists to collect their data.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language.
On this course, you will study: Year 1
Teaching is delivered by a variety of methods such as small group work, presentations, quizzes, debates and practical research. The research undertaken by students will allow them to experience some of the practical, ethical and methodological issues that sociologists encounter in their fieldwork.
Three exams at the end of the second year:
Paper 1: Socialisation & Culture. Variety of short answers as well as essay responses.
Paper 2: Methods and Social Enquiry. Variety of short answers as well as essay responses.
Paper 3: Social Inequality and Crime and Deviance. Variety of short answers as well as essay responses.
A good A Level pass in a range of subjects will help you to progress to Higher Education or relevant employment. A sociology degree, and the skills it brings, is invaluable for careers in social research, law, teaching/lecturing, social work, the police force, journalism, media, politics and many others.