What is Sociology?
Sociology is a social science. This means that people try to look at what happens in the world in a scientific and unemotional way. Sociology is about learning to understand something of how we organise our own lives and why we behave as we do. It is the study of groups and institutions within society and the interactions within and between them.

What makes a good Sociology student?

• An interest in social and political issues.
• A willingness to participate.
• An ability to write effectively.
• Effort and Initiative.
• Attendance.
• Punctuality.
• Meeting Deadlines.
• Personal Organisation.
• Commitment
• Reading a quality newspaper.
• Listening to current affairs.
• Watching documentaries.
• Respecting, and listening to, other people's views.

Career Options
Sociology is a good general subject. It can be combined with sciences or with arts subjects. Sociology is particularly useful to those considering a career in business, teaching, law, the media, social research or social planning, but is increasingly sought after by employers and universities of all kinds who value the skills learned and utilised within Sociology. These skills include: Critical thinking, Evaluation, Debating, Analysing, Research etc.