Tag: Sociology

Why study psychology and sociology?

Why study psychology and sociology?

Psychology and sociology are fascinating subjects for anyone interested in human behaviour and how we act within society.  A level Psychology focuses on big ideas and topics that affect human mood and behaviour, including memory, early cognitive development in children, schizophrenia and depression. A level Sociology looks at big themes within society such as race […]

From A level success with NEC to social work at university

From A level success with NEC to social work at university

Hannah achieved A level success with NEC in Spanish and sociology, obtaining an A* and a B grade respectively.  Hannah moved to Madrid from the UK when she was ten years old with her family and studied successfully in the Spanish education system until she was seventeen. She obtained high grades despite the challenge of […]

Educating Rita – A Sociological Perspective

Educating Rita – A Sociological Perspective Educating Rita - A Sociological Perspective

Image source: Educating Rita (2019). Cambridge Arts Theatre. I went to see the play Educating Rita with colleagues from the NEC. Having not seen the film, I knew little about it other than the description I had read in the Cambridge Arts Theatre booklet. To give a brief overview it tells the story of Rita, […]