Course information
Sociology
Twyford Church of England High School - Ealing
02087520141
Twyford Crescent, London, W3 9PP
Course summary

Sociology A level goes well with other essay‐based subjects, social sciences and humanities such as English, History, Geography, Psychology, Politics, Economics, Religious Studies and Film Studies. At A‐level there are strong curriculum links with Geography and Economics. Sociologists work in a wide range of careers and such diverse fields as social work, policing, education, health and welfare, personnel management, public relations, marketing, advertising, political research, the media industry, teaching and journalism. Sociology provides you with a wide range of skills that are applicable to many jobs, and it is welcomed towards virtually all degree courses. More and more employers see sociology as a highly desirable as the subject develops communication and interpersonal and analytical skills as well as tolerance and cross‐cultural understanding.

Entry requirements

8 or more GCSE passes at grade 5, equivalent or better including Math's and English Grade 6 in English (Literature or Language) and Grade 6 in another humanity (e.g. RE, History, Geography or Sociology).

How you'll be assessed

Year 12 Two internal assessments: Paper 1— Education with Theory and Methods Paper 2—Topics in Sociology (Work, Poverty and Welfare & Global Development) Year 13 Three external assessments: Paper 1 (33.3% of total) — Education with Theory and Methods Paper 2 (33.3% of total) —Topics in Sociology (Work, Poverty and Welfare & Global Development) Paper 3 (33.3% of total) — Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressTwyford Crescent, London, W3 9PP