Students will learn the fundamentals of Sociology alongside developing skills valued by higher education (HE) and employers. This includes skills of critical analysis, independent thinking and sociological research. Analysis of texts and ideas is the main skill students will acquire from the course. Students are also encouraged to learn using several different methods and styles. They will be expected to have a significant level of independent working skills, alongside working as a team member for group work. They should be interested in investigating research already conducted and be able to assess facts. Students will be encouraged to develop presentation skills and increase their confidence in expressing their perceptions of different ideas in society. The key areas of study in sociology A level are : education in society/crime and deviance/theory and methods/culture and identity/families and households/health/research/work, poverty and welfare/beliefs in society /global development/the media/stratification and differentiation.
No prior study is required for this course, however it is recommended that students have achieved a GCSE in both English Language at grade 5 and Literature at grade 4 or above and some knowledge of how to examine research data, such as statistics.
Our assessments continue to employ a variety of familiar questions types, including short answer and extended writing/essays, which target: Knowledge and understanding Application Analysis and evaluation Students’ understanding of research methods, gained through classroom experience of practical Sociology, will be assessed using the familiar ‘methods in context’ format A Level – Paper 1 – Education, theory and methods – 2 hours – 33.3% of A Level A Level – Paper 2 – Topics in Sociology – 2 hours – 33.3% of A Level A Level – Paper 3 – Crime and Deviance with theory and methods – 2 hours – 33.3% of A Level ‘Topics’ are chosen by the teacher who delivers the course and is dependent on their specialism within Sociology.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Isle of Wight |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Wellington Road, Newport, PO30 5QT |
Students will learn the fundamentals of Sociology alongside developing skills valued by higher education (HE) and employers. This includes skills of critical analysis, independent thinking and sociological research. Analysis of texts and ideas is the main skill students will acquire from the course. Students are also encouraged to learn using several different methods and styles. They will be expected to have a significant level of independent working skills, alongside working as a team member for group work. They should be interested in investigating research already conducted and be able to assess facts. Students will be encouraged to develop presentation skills and increase their confidence in expressing their perceptions of different ideas in society. The key areas of study in sociology A level are : education in society/crime and deviance/theory and methods/culture and identity/families and households/health/research/work, poverty and welfare/beliefs in society /global development/the media/stratification and differentiation.
No prior study is required for this course, however it is recommended that students have achieved a GCSE in both English Language at grade 5 and Literature at grade 4 or above and some knowledge of how to examine research data, such as statistics.
Our assessments continue to employ a variety of familiar questions types, including short answer and extended writing/essays, which target: Knowledge and understanding Application Analysis and evaluation Students’ understanding of research methods, gained through classroom experience of practical Sociology, will be assessed using the familiar ‘methods in context’ format A Level – Paper 1 – Education, theory and methods – 2 hours – 33.3% of A Level A Level – Paper 2 – Topics in Sociology – 2 hours – 33.3% of A Level A Level – Paper 3 – Crime and Deviance with theory and methods – 2 hours – 33.3% of A Level ‘Topics’ are chosen by the teacher who delivers the course and is dependent on their specialism within Sociology.
