SOCIOLOGY
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Course summary
The Sociology syllabus offers an introduction to social and cultural issues, and encourages you to develop a critical approach to issues around culture, identity, religion, crime, health, families, and social power. In Year 1 you will look at the role of education in society. You will also learn the foundations of sociological research, theoretical perspectives and study one of the following optional topics: culture and identity; families and households; health, work, poverty and welfare. In Year 2 you will increase your understanding of research methods. You will also study crime and deviance, and an optional topic such as media.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 6 in History | — |
As published by the school
Grade 5 or above in 5 GCSE subjects, preferably including English Language or English Literature
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Assessment
There are three examinations taken at the end of Year 2. Each exam is two hours long and is worth one third of your A level grade.
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