Quite simply, Sociology entails the scientific study of human society. It is a subject which looks at how people lead their lives and how they communicate with one another.

It investigates social areas such as Education, The Family, Power and Politics, Crime and Deviance, Poverty, The Media, Work and Leisure and Methodology.

Methodology introduces us to the use of research methods - something which is of great importance in third level education.

The study of Sociology leads to the understanding of complex issues and it is a very good basis for third level study in all disciplines.