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Welcome to the Sociology Department.

Our Department Vision

To develop our ability to see the connection between our personal, private experiences and the broader historical, cultural, and structural forces of society.

At Copthall School, the Sociology department aims to inspire students to question, analyse and understand the society they live in. We encourage students to think critically about key social issues such as families, education, crime, media and wider social inequalities to help them develop a deeper understanding of the world they live in. In Sociology, we strive towards creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident expressing their views, challenging assumptions and exploring different perspectives.

The curriculum leader is Ms McIntyre and she can be contacted via email at enquiries@copthall.barnet.sch.uk

Curriculum

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Sociology KS5 Curriculum Map

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Our Curriculum is designed to promote curiosity, independent thinking and confidence, while developing strong informative, analytical and evaluative writing skills that support students’ success at both GCSE and A-Level.

The Sociology department at Copthall School follows the AQA specification for both GCSE and A-Level Sociology. https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology

 

Recommended Reading

Books:

GCSE

  • AQA GCSE 9-1 Sociology Student Book by Pauline Wilson, Simon Addison and Allan Kidd

A-LEVEL

  • AQA A Level Sociology Book One including AS Level by Rob Webb
  • AQA A Level Sociology Book Two by Rob Webb

 

Additional books:

  • The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
  • Gang Leader For A Day - Sudhir Venkatesh
  • Learning to Labour: How working class kids get working class jobs - Paul Willis
  • The Myth of Meritocracy: Why Working-Class Kids Still Get Working-Class Jobs - James Bloodworth
  • We Should All Be Feminists - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

 

Careers & Employment

A degree from the Department of Sociology will prepare you for careers in fields such as:

  • Police and probation services
  • Local and central government
  • Social and market research
  • Charitable, counselling and voluntary organisations
  • Public relations, journalism and communications
  • Media and marketing