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Sociology

You’ll learn about different sociological theories and how they believe society works. You will also look in detail at certain areas of society and investigate various issues.

Why study this course

  • You are open minded and willing to look at familiar things in different ways
  • You have an interest in current affairs and the society around you
  • You enjoy discussions, debates and have an enquiring minds
  • You are a good communicator who enjoys both verbal and written communication in the form of essay writing
  • You want to develop core academic skills such as evaluation and argument

Why Parrs Wood?

  • Students have the opportunity to hear from Senior Sociology Lecturer, Dr Brahic
  • Working with local universities to have topical taster days
  • Potential visit to the Magistrates Courts to see the process of the Criminal Justice System
  • Working with local universities to have topical taster days

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Address

Please direct all queries in the first instance to Mrs S. Warburton, Headteacher’s PA

Parrs Wood High School and Sixth Form College, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG

During the school day our onsite car park is out of bounds to general visitors, please use the Parrs Wood Complex car park adjacent to the school, for all disabled badge holder parking please follow the signs as you drive into the car park, there are parking bays located at the front of the school and also at the rear of our sports centre.

Contact Us

If you are reporting a student absence you MUST phone the Sixth Form.

  • Sixth Form
  • Phone: 0161 446 8648
  • Email: sixthform@pwhs.co.uk

Headteacher

  • Mr M. McElwee

Head of Sixth Form

  • Mr A. Langford

Trust Information

Greater Manchester Education Trust. Registered address: Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 08913502)

EST. 1 SEP 2022

Chief Executive Officer: Mr D. Owen

Chief Finance and Operations Officer: Mrs L. Staunton

Any correspondence or communication relating to Greater Manchester Education Trust should be made to:

Mr D. Owen, Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW

www.gmetrust.org

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