Sociology
Choose Ryburn Sixth for your course in Sociology. Sociology is a social science that studies society and trends in human behaviour; it will help you understand how and why things and people are the way that they are.
Our course is designed to help you develop an interest in social issues and to aid you in appreciating the significance of theoretical and conceptual explanations through sociological debates. As a Sociology student, you will be able to identify and analyse the effects of the various threads that run through the many areas of social life. You will learn about the significance of conflict and consensus, social structure and social action, and the role of values.
At Ryburn Sixth, we offer you excellent, positive teaching, alongside individual support, which will help you to gain both the knowledge and confidence required as you strive to reach your full potential. Through this course, you will develop many skills, such as awareness of social issues, the ability to debate and an increased focus on your own personal identity, roles and responsibilities within society.
This course will prepare students entering Higher Education specifically to study Sociology, but more broadly, any course relating to people.
What will I study?
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A-level Sociology
Exam board: AQA
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Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods:
- The Role of Education in Society
- Class/Ethnic/Gender Differences in Achievement
- Educational Policy
- Sociological Theory and Methods.Paper 2: Topics in Sociology:
Families and Households
- Theories of the Family
- Families and Social Policy
- Changing Family Patterns
- Couples
- Childhood
- Demography.Beliefs in Society
ideology, science and religion,
religious organisations,
the relationship between different social groups and religious/spiritual organisations
the significance of religion and religiosity in the contemporary world
Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods:
- Theories of Crime and Deviance
- Class/Ethnic/Gender Differences in Crime
- Crime in Contemporary Society
- Control, Punishment and Victims
- Sociological Theory and Methods. -
Grade 5 in English
YOUR NEXT STEPS
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Sociology is an insightful and analytical subject that is highly valued by employers and universities across public service, research and social policy sectors. Studying the subject develops essential understanding of social structures, research methodology skills and knowledge of societal issues required for careers in social research, policy development and community work. You will also gain valuable transferable skills such as critical thinking, data analysis, cultural awareness, research methodology and the ability to understand diverse perspectives that are highly sought after across a wide range of degree programmes beyond sociology.
Past students have progressed to study diverse courses including sociology, social policy, criminology, psychology, social work, politics, international relations, anthropology, human resources, journalism, law and public administration.
