Sociology is a subject which can provide the knowledge and skills to enable our students to function effectively in today’s society. They not only acquire worldly knowledge, but also a critical understanding of contemporary society and social changes that impact their own and the lives of millions like them. We want pupils to be able to think analytically, establishing connections in their learning to ensure logical conclusions are reached in all applied and non-applied contexts. A combination of compulsory and optional topics provide students with the opportunity to understand and appreciate differing influences on behaviour and gain an understanding of research methods. Students are encouraged to examine data and commentary to develop skills in discriminating between all the sources of information which bombard us in the 21st century.
Jeanette Normanton Erry
September 2024
