Course information
Sociology
Edmonton County School - Enfield
02083603158
Little Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ
Course summary

Sociology students will study two compulsory topics: -Education -Sociological Research Methods Students will also apply their knowledge of research methods in a sociological context of education known as ‘Methods in context’. AS students will study an additional topic chosen from a series of options- ‘Families and House holds’ . In addition to the AS content, the A-level course will offer two compulsory topics of ‘Crime and Deviance’ and ‘Sociological Theories’ in the context of Education and a chosen optional topic of ‘Beliefs in Society’.

Entry requirements

5 or more 9-4 (A*-C) grades at GCSE including English Lang/Lit and Maths at Grade 4 or above Grade 5 or above in GCSE Sociology or GCSE R&L, and GCSE English Grade 5 or above.

How you'll be assessed

The AS course will comprise of two 90 minute public examinations of two topics including both short answer and extended answer exam questions worth 60 marks per paper. The A-level course comprises of three 2 hour examinations of equal weighting- 80 marks per paper. One of the exam papers will be based solely on extended writing, and two of the papers will include both short answer questions and extended writing.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEnfield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressLittle Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ