Department | Sociology2021-01-19T11:00:56+00:00

Department | Sociology

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Mrs. E. Murray
Teacher in Charge

Subject Information

The aim of the Sociology department is to make you think about the social world in an entirely different way. It challenges preconceptions about life and makes you critically analyse institutions and political policies. We study the ways that our world is changing today, not only in Britain but across the world, examining a wide variety of influences from the impact of new technologies to the changing nature of personal relationships. Sociology explores the multiple forms of power and inequality in the world today and how they affect the lives of all of us. By joining together the social, cultural, political and economic dimensions of social life, Sociology gives you the tools you need to understand the key events of our time and how they are linked to the main forces and institutions that shape the modern world. Pupils need to have an interest in the world around them and be willing to keep up with current affairs.

As well as developing an understanding of modern societies and of how they are changing today, students acquire a wide range of transferable skills such as the ability to write clearly and analytically about complex issues, to engage effectively in argument and debate, and to analyse qualitative and quantitative data. Previous students of the course have commented on the usefulness of their sociological knowledge at university, no matter the course they have studied.

As well as developing an understanding of modern societies and of how they are changing today, students acquire a wide range of transferable skills such as the ability to write clearly and analytically about complex issues, to engage effectively in argument and debate, and to analyse qualitative and quantitative data. Previous students of the course have commented on the usefulness of their sociological knowledge at university, no matter the course they have studied.

Sociology does not limit the range of options to be studied at degree. Previous pupils have gone on to study law, medicine, social work, business, journalism and actuarial science to name but a few. The range is wide! Degrees in the subject can also be used in a wide range of careers.

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/sociology

  • Michelle Obama – majored in sociology at Princeton University before she met her husband Barack Obama and became first lady of the US.

  • James Blunt – the singer-songwriter has a degree from the University of Bristol.

  • Ronald Reagan – the actor and former US president majored in sociology and economics.

Department Blog Posts

2009, 2024

Speech Night 2024

By |September 20th, 2024|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Academic Success and Character Celebrated at Royal School Speech Night St Mark’s Parish Church, Armagh was the venue on Thursday 19th September for our annual Speech Night. Following the [...]

1109, 2024

Unveiling the New Sixth Form Common Room: A Modern Space for Pupils to Thrive

By |September 11th, 2024|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Unveiling the New Sixth Form Common Room There was great expectation at school this morning when the new Sixth Form Common Room was opened for use. Over the summer major [...]

2208, 2024

Fantastic GCSE Results for RSA: Pupils Surpass Pre-Pandemic Standards

By |August 22nd, 2024|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Fantastic GCSE achievement at RSA The wait finally ended for Year 12 pupils of The Royal School, Armagh as they collected their GCSE results from staff in the [...]

1508, 2024

Top Grades and Top Universities: Royal School A Level Triumph

By |August 15th, 2024|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism, Uncategorized|0 Comments

2024 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School Relief, celebration, and a few tears of joy were mingled at the Royal School on Thursday morning as another fine [...]

1505, 2024

The Royal School Armagh Welcomes Minister Paul Givan MLA

By |May 15th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , |0 Comments

The Royal School Armagh Welcomes Minister Paul Givan MLA This morning we were delighted to play host to the Minister of Education, Mr Paul Givan MLA. Mr Givan [...]

2602, 2024

British Education Brilliance: The Royal School Armagh’s Daniel Takes the Crown in 2024!

By |February 26th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

British Education Brilliance: The Royal School Armagh’s Daniel Takes the Crown in 2024! British Education Awards The British Education Awards (BEA) have been established to promote excellence in British education. [...]

512, 2023

Royal School consolidates its place in the Sunday Times Parent power League Tables

By |December 5th, 2023|Categories: News|0 Comments

Royal School consolidates its place in the Sunday Times Parent power League Tables Sunday 03 December saw the publication of the Sunday Times Parent Power League Tables for 2023, perhaps [...]

2709, 2023

Achievement recognised by Royal School Armagh

By |September 27th, 2023|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Achievement recognised by Royal School Armagh St Mark’s Parish Church, Armagh was the venue on Thursday 21st September for our annual Speech Night. Following the academic procession, the ceremony was [...]

2408, 2023

Fantastic GCSE achievement at RSA

By |August 24th, 2023|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Fantastic GCSE achievement at RSA The wait finally ended for Year 12 pupils as they collected their GCSE results from staff in the Assembly Hall from 08:30 on [...]

1708, 2023

2023 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School

By |August 17th, 2023|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism, Uncategorized|0 Comments

2023 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School Relief, celebration, and a few tears of joy were mingled at school this morning as another fine set of A [...]

2001, 2023

Bebras Top Performers Head to Oxford Computing Challenge

By |January 20th, 2023|Categories: Computing, News|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Bebras Top Performers Head to Oxford Computing ChallengeHuge congratulations to Benjamin Cochrane and William Parr on being invited to participate in the University of Oxford's 'Oxford University Computing Challenge', also [...]

1110, 2022

Achievement recognised by Royal School

By |October 11th, 2022|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism|0 Comments

Achievement recognised by Royal School St Mark’s Parish Church, Armagh was the venue on Thursday 22nd September for the return of the prize-giving ceremony of The Royal School, [...]

2508, 2022

2022 GCSE Exam Success at the Royal School

By |August 25th, 2022|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism|0 Comments

More fantastic results at The Royal School Congratulations to all our pupils who have received their GCSE results. This year’s attainment is truly outstanding and we are very proud [...]

1908, 2022

2022 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School

By |August 19th, 2022|Categories: Agriculture, Announcements, Art & Design, Biology, Boarding, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Government & Politics, Health & Social Care, History, Home Economics, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Moving Image Art, Music, News, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, Spanish, Technology & Design, Theatre Studies, Travel & Tourism|0 Comments

2022 A Level Exam Success at the Royal School Congratulations to all our pupils who received results yesterday. We are so proud of you and delighted at your success. [...]

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