Introduction
Sociology is about the world that we live in. From studying sociology, you will develop a wider knowledge and understanding of the society in which you live. From the structures and institutions that form the building blocks of society, to the day-to-day interactions between its members.
We are all members of society, but through deeper study of sociology, you will develop a deeper understanding of the social world and examine issues that affect our way of life in Britain and beyond.
We will consider issues such as:
- What is the role of education in society?
- How has the education system changed?
- Why is there a gender gap?
- How has the structure and role of the family changed?
- Is the criminal justice system racist?
- How has globalisation impacted crime?
- How does religion create social change?
- How has science impacted religion?
You will study the following units:
- Education
- Sociological Research
- Families and Households
- Beliefs in Society
- Crime and Deviance.
Entry Requirements
Students should have a GCSE grade 6 in Sociology, or higher, or a grade 6 in a Humanities subject or English.
Curriculum Overview & Exam Information
We have included curriculum overviews as well as exam information to support students and parents/carers to have a better and broader understanding of how learning develops in each year group. The curriculum overview documents below indicate: the knowledge, skills and understanding that students will gain, how this unit builds on prior learning, and what mastery will look like for each year group.
Learning Journey
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