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Our social science courses give you an understanding of human behaviour and interactions, they also offer an insight into how society works and how social change happens from different disciplinary perspectives including sociology, psychology, health and social care and education and early years.  You’ll engage with real issues and develop appreciation and solutions to help improve people’s lives in our increasingly diverse and complex world.

The Social Sciences

In Psychology we introduce the fundamentals of the subject and develop knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories and research. Following the A level Psychology curriculum all students will study topics including Social Influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology in year 12 and in year 13 Schizophrenia, Cognition and Development and Forensic. Throughout the course research methods and practical research skills are studied and practiced. Whilst studying Psychology, students will develop mastery skills, including the ability to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate psychological concepts.

In Sociology we introduce the fundamentals of the subject and develop an understanding of different sociological views and studies of society. Following the A level Sociology curriculum all students will study Families and Households, Education and Research Methods in year 12 and in year 13 Crime and Deviance, Beliefs in Society and Theory and Methods. Through studying Sociology students will develop mastery skills including critical analysis, independent thinking and research investigation.

In Health and Social Care we introduce the fundamentals of the subject and develop knowledge about the principles behind providing quality care and support to individuals. Following the BTEC Health and Social Care curriculum all students will study human growth and development and meeting individual needs in health and social care in year 12 and in year 13 working in health and social care and psychological perspectives of care. Through studying Health and Social Care students will develop mastery skills including critical analysis, independent thinking and evaluation.

In Education and Early Years we introduce the fundamentals of the subject and develop knowledge about how to communicate and engage with children to plan and produce activities for young people’s needs. Following the T-Level in Education and Early Years curriculum all students will study safeguarding, supporting education and child development in year 12 and in year 13 the specialism of teaching assistant. Throughout the course students will undertake industry placements in a variety of schools. Through studying Education and Early Years students will develop mastery skills including analysing individual needs, independent thinking and discussion.