Sociology

Course Information

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Sociology is the study of society and of its impact on people and their behaviour. Sociologists are also interested in how this can differ between groups on the basis of their social characteristics e.g. gender, ethnicity social class or age.

What will I study?

• Educational underachievement.
• The diversity of families in Britain and the role that they play.
• Social inequality.
• The role of the sociologist in understanding and researching society.
• The causes of and explanations for criminal and deviant behaviour.

What makes Sociology at H6 different?

• It prepares you for university or the work place.
• You will have the opportunity to attend visits to sociology conferences and The Royal Courts of Justice.
• You attend research field trips to investigate social behaviour.
• You will visit a number of universities to understand more about the application process and studying at university

How will I be assessed?

This course is 100% exam based.

Entry requirements

Five or more GCSE grades 9-5 including a minimum grade 5 in Maths and a minimum grade 6 in English and a Humanities or Social Science related subject.

Our Tutors

The sociology course is delivered by teachers who have over 10 years experience in education. They have in-depth knowledge of key sociological topics from their university education and their own research. Teachers are passionate about the subject and keen to engage students in conversation and debate around issues in contemporary society.

Our students

Our students are dedicated and driven young people who have a keen interest in the world around them. They are engaged in current affairs and enjoy exploring themes within the curriculum and sharing real life experiences in relation to our topics.

Your Future

Students in sociology will receive expert knowledge and experience from the course and their teachers who are passionate and enthusiastic about the topics they teach. Students will be fully supported both in and out of the classroom with engaging lessons and rigorous exam practice and further reading and resources. This will allow students to progress to higher education, training or apprenticeships.

Future Careers

Progression routes

A few students who choose A-Level Sociology do so with the intention of entering into a career in Sociology. However, it can lead to exciting careers in the many sectors including law enforcement, teaching, politics, journalism and the mass media. Sociologists are also found in social work, advertising and marketing, the probation service and prisons