Sociology
Dunraven School
Course summary
The A level Sociology course aims to ensure that students are able make informed judgements about contemporary issues and to foster an awareness of the social world in which they live. Students often find that skills and knowledge developed are transferable and beneficial to a range of other subject areas. Students are exposed to a range of social and political debates, sometimes controversial, enabling them to develop skills of critical awareness and analysis. This is an academic subject, where written communication skills are paramount, sociology lessons typically use a range of methods to develop sociological understanding and skills including: debate, student-led seminars, discursive essay writing, analysis of texts, essay modelling and peer assessment. The course encourages students to become independent learners in order to enhance their grasp of broader sociological discourses. Hence, wider reading of sociological journals and texts, newspapers and media documentaries is encouraged.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship Studies | Grade 5 in Citizenship Studies | — |
Geography Alternative route | Grade 5 in Geography | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 5 in History | — |
Psychology Alternative route | Grade 5 in Psychology | — |
Sociology Alternative route | Grade 5 in Sociology | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 5 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a Humanities subject • Strong writing skills and an ability to use evidence to inform essay writing • Independent thinking and learning skills • A readiness to actively contribute to lessons • An openness to new ideas
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Assessment
Paper 1 2 hour exam, 80 marks, 33.3% of A Level Paper 2 2 hour exam, 80 marks, 33.3% of A Level Paper 3 2 hour exam, 80 marks, 33.3% of A Level
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