Sociology Exam Board: AQA Course leader: Mrs Marwaha Course name: A Level Sociology Contact: BUR@moseley.bham.sch.uk General Information Sociology is the study of society! Sociology enables students to think critically about how we affect society and how society affects us. Sociology opens the doors to many different careers. The course will help students to gain a critical understanding of the society in which we live. Sociology is taught using a variety of methods including group work, lecturing and personal research. The type of person who will enjoy Sociology will be someone who enjoys being challenged by new ideas and who likes discussion work, even though discussion only forms part of the subject. There is a lot of reading, writing and individual research to do and for anyone who is interested in the world about us, there is much that is exciting to be discovered. Course Outline Year 1 Assessment: The course is 100% examination based. For the award of an AS Level in Sociology, students must complete the following 2 exam papers successfully: Paper 1: Education with methods in context: What is the role of education? Which groups in society achieve best and why. Research (50% of AS level) Paper 2: Research methods and Families and Households: How is the role n structure of the family developing in contemporary society? (50% of AS level) Assessment: Two 1 ½ hour written examinations. Each of the above papers is worth 50% of the AS Level qualification (they will no longer count towards the overall A Level qualification). Year 2 In Year 13 the students do a further year of study and preparation for the full A level in the subject. Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods– What is the role of education and the functions of the education system and examine research methods. (33% of A-level) Paper 2: Topics in society - Families and Households (see AS). Beliefs in Society. (33% of A-level). Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods – The role of the criminal justice system, theories of crime in society (33% of A-level). Assessment: Three 2 hour written examinations Careers and Higher Education Opportunities The Sociology course offers variety, is up-to-date and relevant, giving you a good sense of what Sociology is about and providing a sound basis for progression to further and higher education or to employment. The qualification will enable you to move on to further study and is particularly useful if you want to carry on studying AS/A Level Sociology and related subjects in the Humanities e.g. Law, Media Studies etc. Sociology is a good general subject for students because many professional careers, including medicine, law, teaching and business require students to have some knowledge of Sociology and social theory. Extra-curricular enrichment opportunities Regular support sessions will be available after school during some school holidays to help students with homework, projects and exam preparation. Students are often invited to attend University Masterclasses to prepare them for University level study and to support A Level attainment. A biennial visit to the Houses of Parliament takes place.
English GCSE grade 5 or above.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9UU |
Sociology Exam Board: AQA Course leader: Mrs Marwaha Course name: A Level Sociology Contact: BUR@moseley.bham.sch.uk General Information Sociology is the study of society! Sociology enables students to think critically about how we affect society and how society affects us. Sociology opens the doors to many different careers. The course will help students to gain a critical understanding of the society in which we live. Sociology is taught using a variety of methods including group work, lecturing and personal research. The type of person who will enjoy Sociology will be someone who enjoys being challenged by new ideas and who likes discussion work, even though discussion only forms part of the subject. There is a lot of reading, writing and individual research to do and for anyone who is interested in the world about us, there is much that is exciting to be discovered. Course Outline Year 1 Assessment: The course is 100% examination based. For the award of an AS Level in Sociology, students must complete the following 2 exam papers successfully: Paper 1: Education with methods in context: What is the role of education? Which groups in society achieve best and why. Research (50% of AS level) Paper 2: Research methods and Families and Households: How is the role n structure of the family developing in contemporary society? (50% of AS level) Assessment: Two 1 ½ hour written examinations. Each of the above papers is worth 50% of the AS Level qualification (they will no longer count towards the overall A Level qualification). Year 2 In Year 13 the students do a further year of study and preparation for the full A level in the subject. Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods– What is the role of education and the functions of the education system and examine research methods. (33% of A-level) Paper 2: Topics in society - Families and Households (see AS). Beliefs in Society. (33% of A-level). Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods – The role of the criminal justice system, theories of crime in society (33% of A-level). Assessment: Three 2 hour written examinations Careers and Higher Education Opportunities The Sociology course offers variety, is up-to-date and relevant, giving you a good sense of what Sociology is about and providing a sound basis for progression to further and higher education or to employment. The qualification will enable you to move on to further study and is particularly useful if you want to carry on studying AS/A Level Sociology and related subjects in the Humanities e.g. Law, Media Studies etc. Sociology is a good general subject for students because many professional careers, including medicine, law, teaching and business require students to have some knowledge of Sociology and social theory. Extra-curricular enrichment opportunities Regular support sessions will be available after school during some school holidays to help students with homework, projects and exam preparation. Students are often invited to attend University Masterclasses to prepare them for University level study and to support A Level attainment. A biennial visit to the Houses of Parliament takes place.
English GCSE grade 5 or above.
