Sociology is a popular subject at Charles Darwin School. It offers students an opportunity to develop sociological knowledge and understanding of the wider society (and world). Students are also able to investigate ways to research society and are able to evaluate the research process within sociology. It is important that students have a keen interest in society, contemporary issues, (both national and global) and take an interest in political and global issues. Students who have taken GCSE History will find A Level Sociology complements and enhances their learning however if they have not taken History they will still find Sociology accessible. Topics covered include: Year 12 - Basic Sociological introduction and Theory, Education, Family and Identity and Research methods. Year 13 - Crime and Deviance, Mass Media and Sociological Theory. A Level Sociology will give you access to a range of careers in the following fields - Social Research, Criminology, Politics, History, Media, Law, Education, Social Work and the Criminal Justice System. Apprenticeships and or employment with the NHS, Civil Service, Industry, Commerce, Local and Central Government often regard Sociology as a useful and adaptable subject.
The entry requirements for Sociology are 5 GCSE grades and grades 5 plus including English. It is desirable but not compulsory to have History and/ or geography included in this 5 as the skills you will have learnt at GCSE with help at A level.
2 year course leading to a full A Level in Sociology Assessed via 3 external 2 hour exams at the end of the 2 year course. This is a 100% exam course.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU |
Sociology is a popular subject at Charles Darwin School. It offers students an opportunity to develop sociological knowledge and understanding of the wider society (and world). Students are also able to investigate ways to research society and are able to evaluate the research process within sociology. It is important that students have a keen interest in society, contemporary issues, (both national and global) and take an interest in political and global issues. Students who have taken GCSE History will find A Level Sociology complements and enhances their learning however if they have not taken History they will still find Sociology accessible. Topics covered include: Year 12 - Basic Sociological introduction and Theory, Education, Family and Identity and Research methods. Year 13 - Crime and Deviance, Mass Media and Sociological Theory. A Level Sociology will give you access to a range of careers in the following fields - Social Research, Criminology, Politics, History, Media, Law, Education, Social Work and the Criminal Justice System. Apprenticeships and or employment with the NHS, Civil Service, Industry, Commerce, Local and Central Government often regard Sociology as a useful and adaptable subject.
The entry requirements for Sociology are 5 GCSE grades and grades 5 plus including English. It is desirable but not compulsory to have History and/ or geography included in this 5 as the skills you will have learnt at GCSE with help at A level.
2 year course leading to a full A Level in Sociology Assessed via 3 external 2 hour exams at the end of the 2 year course. This is a 100% exam course.
