SOCIOLOGY
Course summary
Sociology is concerned with the study of society and the key institutions that affect our lives. It seeks explanations for human behaviour and beliefs. If you have ever wondered why some people get better GCSE grades than others, why people commit crime or how families have changed over the last 100 years, Sociology is the subject for you. The study of Sociology encourages intellectual skills and attitudes that can be very useful in many areas of education and life. The subject lends itself to discussion and debate and encourages students to relate their studies to contemporary events. Those who are interested in current affairs, keen to understand how society works and are interested in theoretical approaches to study would benefit from this course. Much of the examination content is essay based, so strength in narrative writing is beneficial for this course.
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Assessment
Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods. 2 hour written examination of 80 marks for 33% of A-level. Paper 2: Topics in Sociology: with Families & Households; and Beliefs in Society. 2 hour written exam of 80 marks for 33% of A-level. Paper 3: Crime & Deviance and Theory & Methods. 2 hour written examination of 80 marks for 33% of A-level.
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