A Level Sociology aims to develop a critical understanding of society by examining the most important institutions within the social structure. Sociology is a stimulating and relevant subject, offering you the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills. Sociology is the study of how human society develops and changes and how people interact with one another. The central aim of the A Level in sociology is to examine relationships and inequalities between people and the effects that social, economic and political influences may have on them. Sociology gives students an understanding of how society shapes people and how people shape society. The first year of A Level Sociology covers families and households and then education with research methods. The second year covers beliefs in society, crime and deviance, and theory and methods.
You will need a total of 5 GCSEs at level 4 or above including: • English Language (Grade 4) • Maths (Grade 4) • A Humanities subject (Grade 4) • Plus, two other GCSEs at grade 4
This course is assessed solely by examination with exams scheduled for May/June at the end of the second year. Ongoing assessments in the form of short questions, essays and mock tests are taken throughout the course in order to: • assess each student’s progress • develop the student’s subject knowledge, writing skills and exam techniques.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH |
A Level Sociology aims to develop a critical understanding of society by examining the most important institutions within the social structure. Sociology is a stimulating and relevant subject, offering you the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills. Sociology is the study of how human society develops and changes and how people interact with one another. The central aim of the A Level in sociology is to examine relationships and inequalities between people and the effects that social, economic and political influences may have on them. Sociology gives students an understanding of how society shapes people and how people shape society. The first year of A Level Sociology covers families and households and then education with research methods. The second year covers beliefs in society, crime and deviance, and theory and methods.
You will need a total of 5 GCSEs at level 4 or above including: • English Language (Grade 4) • Maths (Grade 4) • A Humanities subject (Grade 4) • Plus, two other GCSEs at grade 4
This course is assessed solely by examination with exams scheduled for May/June at the end of the second year. Ongoing assessments in the form of short questions, essays and mock tests are taken throughout the course in order to: • assess each student’s progress • develop the student’s subject knowledge, writing skills and exam techniques.
