Sociology

	Why Study Sociology?
	Sociology will help you to help make sense of your own experiences in society. It can give you new ways of seeing the world around you. You will question aspects of it you previously taken for granted. It can provide you with the "tools" to become a better-informed and more socially-aware member of society. Sociology is a subject that most peopleknow little about, therefore is often criticised for being "wishy-washy". This is not the case!!! Sociology teaches a number of key skills that will be useful in the work place: Vital Research Skills Assess and evalutae differing viewpoints Interpretation and analytical skills Experience of using throries and research findings to "back-up" your arguments Use of and interpretation of statistics Develop your essay writng and presentation skills
	What About Jobs?
	Due to the nature of Sociology and diverse range of skills learnt, it is a desirable A level for employees. As mentioned above Sociology teaches a number of key skills, which are essential to the wider world. Sociology will prove helpful to students considering: Any job involving contact with people Teaching Civil Service, Politics or Government Social Sector Research / Statistics based Media / Journalism Business Management / Human Resources Law If you are unsure about whether Sociology will further your career plan - please ask the schools careers advisor. If you have any further questions about the course please ask either Mr D.T. Jones or Miss. J. Quartly « back

Why Study Sociology?

Sociology will help you to help make sense of your own experiences in society. It can give you new ways of seeing the world around you. You will question aspects of it you previously taken for granted. It can provide you with the "tools" to become a better-informed and more socially-aware member of society.

Sociology is a subject that most peopleknow little about, therefore is often criticised for being "wishy-washy". This is not the case!!! Sociology teaches a number of key skills that will be useful in the work place:

Vital Research Skills
Assess and evalutae differing viewpoints
Interpretation and analytical skills
Experience of using throries and research findings to "back-up" your arguments
Use of and interpretation of statistics
Develop your essay writng and presentation skills

What About Jobs?

Due to the nature of Sociology and diverse range of skills learnt, it is a desirable A level for employees. As mentioned above Sociology teaches a number of key skills, which are essential to the wider world.

Sociology will prove helpful to students considering:

Any job involving contact with people
Teaching
Civil Service, Politics or Government
Social Sector
Research / Statistics based
Media / Journalism
Business Management / Human Resources
Law

If you are unsure about whether Sociology will further your career plan - please ask the schools careers advisor. If you have any further questions about the course please ask either Mr D.T. Jones or Miss. J. Quartly

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