Sociology: Higher
The rationale of this course is to provide an in-depth study of the defining features of the sociological approach to understanding and explaining human social behaviour. In doing so, students will develop a knowledge and understanding of the sociological concepts, theories and methods and apply these approaches to the analysis and explanation of areas of society such as social class, education, the family, and crime and deviance. By undertaking the course, it is hoped students will gain an insight into the social world; ways in which it can offer an explanation for human behaviour opposed to a biological or psychological viewpoint.
This subject will appeal to those who have an interest in Social Sciences and also those who want to develop their analytical and evaluative skills which are transferable to many other subject areas.
The examination is made up of three sections and lasts for 2 hours and 40 minutes, late May or early June.
Course units
- Unit 1: Studying Human Society: The Sociological Approach
- Unit 2: Understanding Human Society 1
- Unit 3: Understanding Human Society 2
Entry Requirements
Pupils should normally have Higher English at A – C.
Attendance Pattern
August to June
Tuesday and Thursday, 2pm to 4pm. The course may be delivered on outreach by negotiation, or may involve students infilling into college classes. A minimum of 4 hours per week is required.
Progression
Advanced Higher Sociology.
HNC/D or Degree courses in Sociology, Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences and Criminology.