Sociology
Course summary
Aims The specification encourages students to: acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and social changes appreciate the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate understand and evaluate sociological methodology and a range of research methods through active involvement in the research process develop skills that enable individuals to focus on their personal identify, roles and responsibilities within society develop a lifelong interest in social issues. Content Compulsory Education with Theory and Methods Education Methods in Context Theory and Methods Optional Topics in Sociology Option 1 Culture and Identify Families and Households Health Work, Poverty and Welfare Option 2 Beliefs in Society Global Development The Media Stratification and Differentiation Compulsory Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Crime and Deviance Theory and Methods
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English Language and mathematics English Language 6 Mathematics 5 Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English language and mathematics. It is possible to study economics, history, geography, psychology or sociology in Year 12 if the subject was not studied at GCSE. Enrolment on these courses will be at the discretion of the Academy. All students are enrolled at the discretion of the leadership team and individual results will be discussed as part of the enrolment process on GCSE results day.
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Assessment
Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods What’s assessed Compulsory content 1.1 – 1.3 Assessed Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks in total 33.3% of A-level Questions A mixture of short answer and extended writing questions Paper 2: Topics in Sociology What’s assessed Section A: one from option 1: 2.1 – 2.4 Section B: one from option 2: 2.5 – 2.8 Assessed Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks in total 33.3% of A-level Questions Extending writing Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods What’s assessed Compulsory content 3.1 – 3.2 Assessed Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks in total 33.3% of A-level Questions A mixture of short answer and extended writing questions</html>
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