Sociology

All staff aim to develop a passion and enthusiasm of the subject within each student.  We encourage the students to have an open mind, view the world from others’ perspectives and consider the impact of different social experiences on individual’s lives.  We aim to foster mutual respect, celebrate diversity and make students aware of various challenges facing different social groups. 

We promote a greater awareness of contemporary society in a globalised world, with a consideration of past policies and laws, society today and issues faced today across the world. We aim to foster the development of critical and reflective thinking with a respect for social diversity, through research and theoretical thinking.  We encourage students to consider some challenging issues within a safe space.

We aim to provide an awareness of the importance of social structure and social action in explaining a range of social issues from single parenthood to the impact of material deprivation on academic outcomes. Students are encouraged to develop their own sociological awareness through active engagement of sociological research and theory alongside contemporary social issues within the world today.   

Our intention is to equip students with the knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and social changes, enabling students to focus on their own personal identity, their roles within society and their responsibilities within society and develop a lifelong interest in social issues. 

We are committed to preparing students for their final exams from lesson one.  Exam structure is explicitly taught, alongside revision techniques.  Students are taught how to hold effective discussions, listen to others and learn from one another.  Students are supported in their note taking and closely monitored.  Students are encouraged to engage in active learning, challenge themselves, share their real-life experiences, engage in contemporary news stories and watch documentaries, all with the intent to develop their love for learning and understanding of sociology.