Sociology
Course summary
Sociology is the study of society and in particular, the different groups we belong to and the institutions that affect us, for example: education, the family, the mass media, religion and the law. You will also examine how research into these areas is carried out. Sociology will offer you the opportunity to look at the society in which you live, with ‘fresh eyes’. You will be required to challenge many of your taken-for- granted assumptions about some of our traditional institutions.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
GCSE Grade 6 or above in English Language. (GCSE Grade 6 or above in Sociology if studied previously)
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Assessment
Assessment is based on knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. There are three external exams. Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods. (2 hour written exam worth 33% of the course). Paper 2: Topics in Sociology (Families and Beliefs in Society) (2 hour written exam worth 33% of the course) Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods. (2 hour written exam worth 33% of the course)
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