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Sociology

Curriculum

Sociology

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Aims

  1. Critical Understanding: Pupils develop a critical awareness of social structures and issues, fostering reflective thinking and respect for social diversity.

  2. Theoretical Engagement: The course encourages appreciation of theoretical and conceptual debates within sociology.

  3. Research Skills: Pupils engage with various research methods, enhancing their ability to evaluate sociological methodologies and apply them to real-world issues.

  4. Personal Development: The curriculum aims to help Pupils explore their own identities and roles within society, promoting a lifelong interest in social issues.

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Staff

Mrs McMorrow

"Know yourself to improve yourself."

- Auguste Comte

Post 16

AQA A-Level Sociology

  • Units

    • Theories & Research Methods

    • Education

    • Families and households

    • The Media

    • Crime and Deviance

Skills Developed

  • The use of evidence to support your argument

  • How to investigate facts and use deduction

  • Making reasoned arguments

  • Develop opinions and new ideas on societal issues

  • The ability to analyse and better understand societal issues

  • Critical Analysis

  • Independent Thinking

  • Working with others

  • Presentation skills

  • ICT

  • Literacy

  • Numeracy

Career Areas

  • Social Work

  • Advertising

  • Policing

  • Marketing

  • Journalism

  • Law

  • Criminologist

  • Teaching

  • Human Resource Manager

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

  • Equalities Officer

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