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2010-11 Courses

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AS/A Level Sociology (2012-13)

AS/A Level Sociology

student taking part in Sociology

Sociology is the study of how society works. You will debate ideas about human behaviour, inequality, power and social change.

Qualifications

We assume no previous knowledge of Sociology but you do need the ability to cope with abstract ideas and to produce good written English.

Modules

AS Modules

  • Wealth, Poverty and Welfare (AS)
  • Education (AS)
  • Research Methods (AS)

A2 Modules

  • Mass Media (A2) or
    Global Development (A2)
  • Crime and Deviance (A2)
  • Theory and Methods (A2)

After the Course

Recently, former Sociology students have gone on to study a wide range of subjects including Drama, Politics & International Relations and Psychology.

Sociology is also studied as part of the training for many professions, for example business management, advertising, teaching, nursing, law, the police and social work.

Sociology makes you think. It forces you to question your own ideas and beliefs as well as giving you a better understanding of the society in which you live.