Sociology is a very popular A level subject which examines people in society and why people behave the way they do. The course enables students to understand the behaviour of themselves and others. A key focus of study includes a look at diversity, class, gender, race and ethnicity, inequality, economics and culture.

In order to identify the principal causes of behaviour students study many aspects of society. 

Topics include Education, Crime and Deviance, Theory and Methods and various option topics, which can include The Family, Health, Globalisation, Media or Culture and Identity. 

It is important that students have an interest in why people act in certain ways and are aware of current affairs and social issues. Lessons are designed to engage learners through the promotion of discussion, debate and inquisitive thinking. 

We follow the AQA Sociology Specification. The course will be assessed by three written examinations taken at the end of the second year of the course.