Sociology Course
Level: Personal Achievement
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Understand Sociology for personal interest or as a foundation for further study
- Be awarded the BSY Certificate of Competence
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
Course overview
The aim of this course is to introduce you to the various themes, perspectives and methodologies of sociology. It explores how we learn a large proportion of our behaviour, and examines the way we interact within groups and societies. It provides an understanding of the major areas of sociological interest, giving you an extremely sound foundation on which to build more detailed knowledge.
Syllabus
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Lesson One
- Introduction
- Course Aims
- Overview
- What is Sociology?
- Theories
- Culture
- Socialisation
- Introduction
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Lesson Two
- Gender and Sexuality
- Biology
- Sociobiology
- Women in Society
- Feminism
- Gender and Sexuality
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Lesson Three
- Social Class and Power
- The State
- Marxism and Capitalism
- Elite Theory
- Social Class and Power
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Lesson Four
- The Family
- Structures
- Women in the Family
- Positive and Negative
- The Family
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Lesson Five
- Religion
- What is Religion?
- Functions of Religion
- Magic and Religion
- Religious Organisation
- Religion
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Lesson Six
- Sociological Methodology
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Sources of Information
- Sociological Methodology
Practical training
No practical training is required to complete this course.
Prerequisites
You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.
Level
On successful completion of this course you will have studied new skills and gained knowledge purely for your own enjoyment and development. This may also act as a ‘taster’ for the student who wishes to go on to more advanced courses.
Certification
On successful completion students will receive the following award: The BSY Certificate of Competence in Sociology.
Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.
You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.
At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.
Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.
Enrol now for £55.
To enrol by phone, please call our friendly course advisors on 01409 220 400.
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