Course information
Sociology
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre - Kingston upon Thames
02083394500
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU
Course summary

Year 12 Unit 1: Culture and Identity Students will study how culture and identity is created. This will include subcultures, mass culture, folk culture, high and low culture, popular and global culture. Students will also look at the socialization process and how our identity is constructed. Age, disability, ethnicity and sexuality will be explored. Unit 2: Education (with research methods) Students will study the education system and how this shapes students achievements. They will look at concepts such as selective schooling, marketization, labelling, self fulfilling prophecies and many other issues. Year 13 Unit 3: Mass Media Students will study the Mass Media and how it affects society. They will look at concepts such as new digital media, representation, ownership and control, media effects and many other current issues and debates. Unit 4: Crime and Deviance (with theory and methods) Students will study crime and deviance and its effect on society. They will study concepts such as moral panics, labelling theory, effects of crime on society, the role of the state and many other areas.

Entry requirements

> Grade 4 In English Language > Humanity at grade 5 > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

A2 Level Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods - 2 hour written exam Paper 2: Culture and Identity and the Media - 2 hour written exam Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods - 2 hour written exam

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSurbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU