Sociology

Assessment

Three exams at the end at the end of Year 13—largely assessed by your ability to formulate accurate, detailed and analytical extended pieces of writing. The types of exam questions include short answer, application questions and extended writing. Each exam is 2 hours and worth 33% of the final A-level mark. There is no coursework element. The modules covered include an understanding and analysis of sociological research into families and households, education, beliefs in society and crime and deviance. You will also explore sociological theory and methods of research.