Sociology (Level 3)
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Distance
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
90h
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Duration
12 Months
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Sociology.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Understand the origins of sociology, what methods of enquiry are employed and describe some of the general sociological theories that have been established over the years;
Explain the different sociological systems that exist within society and understand some of the perspectives and theories that have been proposed to explain this social phenomenon;
Demonstrate your understanding of the socialisation process;
Describe the social institutions that exist in society and explain their role in maintaining the stability of society;
Detail some of the many social issues that exist in society and understand how social control is exercised;
Identify how society is stratified and detail some of the theories that attempt to explain this social phenomenon;
Explain what is meant by demography, group behaviour and social movements and give an overview of the social science of social psychology.
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Key Topics
The Level 3 Award in Sociology course is divided into seven comprehensive modules:
Unit 1: What is sociology?
Unit 2: Social systems
Unit 3: The socialisation process
Unit 4: Common social institutions
Unit 5: Social Issues
Unit 6: Social stratification
Unit 7: Social organisation of groups
No previous knowledge is required.
Level 3 Award in Sociology
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Subjects
- Social Movements
- Demography
- Social Psychology
- Social Change
- Political Institutions
- Sociology
- Social Science
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Course programme
How is the course structured?
The Level 3 Award in Sociology course is divided into seven comprehensive modules:
Unit 1: What is sociology?
- The history of sociology
- The study of sociology
- Theoretical perspectives
- Sociological methods
- General sociological theory
Unit 2: Social systems
- Society: Classical views on social change
- Culture: Theories on culture
- Economic systems
- Identity: Gender, Age, Ethnicity, Social class, Region of origin
Unit 3: The socialisation process
- Values
- Norms
- Roles
- Status
- Theoretical understandings of socialisation
Unit 4: Common social institutions
- The family
- Education
- Religion
- Financial institutions
- Work and Industry
- Political institutions
- Health care
Unit 5: Social Issues
- Poverty
- Unemployment
- Crime and deviance
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Drug abuse
- Social control
Unit 6: Social stratification
- Social class stratification
- Ethnic group stratification
- Gender stratification
- Theories of stratification
Unit 7: Social organisation of groups
- Demography
- Groups
- Collective behaviour
- Social movements
- Social psychology
Assessment
This course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following ABC Awards guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.
Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by ABC Awards, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.
Course FeesOur aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Level 3 Sociology home study course is £468.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £375 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £93.75 and then 4 equal payments of £93.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
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Sociology (Level 3)