Students have 4/5 lessons a week The A-level course involves Education, Family and Households, in addition to this they will be studying what is considered to be criminal in today’s society, what makes someone break the law, discussing whether the criminal justice system is effective, and so on. Students will also study Beliefs in Society, where they will explore different purposes of religion, who is more religious and whether religion is still important in contemporary society. There is a research element to both years of the course Outside the classroom: Trips include the Church of Scientology and Hare Krishna temple, The Royal Courts of Justice (the Old Bailey) and University taster days. Each year students also attend sociology related summer schools in preparation for continuing sociology or related disciplines at university. Progression Pathways and careers: Students are able to study GCSE, A-level and then move on to college or university to follow sociology or related courses. Many sociology graduates work in the public sector in a social or welfare role; others go into the public and private sector. Employers include local and central government, industry, commerce, the NHS, education, charitable, counselling and voluntary organizations. Careers include Law, Journalism, Social Work, Education, Government/Politics, Criminology/Police, Management and Economics
To gain entry to Advanced Level Courses students must have achieved a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Math's plus 3 additional passes at GCSE (or equivalents) at grade 4 or above, in addition to both thecriteria outlined below English (5) Sociology (5) or if you didn’t do GCSE Sociology RE, History, Geography (5) https://www.hendonschool.co.uk/assets/Documents/6th-Form/HS6-Entry-Criteria-2023.pdf
Paper 1 Education and research methods Content •Education •Methods in Context •Theory and Methods Assessment •2 hour written exam •80 marks •33.3% of A-Level Questions •3 compulsory sections Paper 2 •Topics in Sociology Content •Families and Households •Beliefs in Society Assessment •2 hour written exam •80 marks •33.3% of A-Level Questions •2 sections each offering a choice of 4 topics. Students answer 1 topic from each section Paper 3 •Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Content •Crime and Deviance •Theory and Methods Assessment •2 hour written exam •80 marks •33.3% of A-Level Questions •2 compulsory sections
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Golders Rise, Hendon, London, NW4 2HP |
Students have 4/5 lessons a week The A-level course involves Education, Family and Households, in addition to this they will be studying what is considered to be criminal in today’s society, what makes someone break the law, discussing whether the criminal justice system is effective, and so on. Students will also study Beliefs in Society, where they will explore different purposes of religion, who is more religious and whether religion is still important in contemporary society. There is a research element to both years of the course Outside the classroom: Trips include the Church of Scientology and Hare Krishna temple, The Royal Courts of Justice (the Old Bailey) and University taster days. Each year students also attend sociology related summer schools in preparation for continuing sociology or related disciplines at university. Progression Pathways and careers: Students are able to study GCSE, A-level and then move on to college or university to follow sociology or related courses. Many sociology graduates work in the public sector in a social or welfare role; others go into the public and private sector. Employers include local and central government, industry, commerce, the NHS, education, charitable, counselling and voluntary organizations. Careers include Law, Journalism, Social Work, Education, Government/Politics, Criminology/Police, Management and Economics
To gain entry to Advanced Level Courses students must have achieved a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Math's plus 3 additional passes at GCSE (or equivalents) at grade 4 or above, in addition to both thecriteria outlined below English (5) Sociology (5) or if you didn’t do GCSE Sociology RE, History, Geography (5) https://www.hendonschool.co.uk/assets/Documents/6th-Form/HS6-Entry-Criteria-2023.pdf
Paper 1 Education and research methods Content •Education •Methods in Context •Theory and Methods Assessment •2 hour written exam •80 marks •33.3% of A-Level Questions •3 compulsory sections Paper 2 •Topics in Sociology Content •Families and Households •Beliefs in Society Assessment •2 hour written exam •80 marks •33.3% of A-Level Questions •2 sections each offering a choice of 4 topics. Students answer 1 topic from each section Paper 3 •Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Content •Crime and Deviance •Theory and Methods Assessment •2 hour written exam •80 marks •33.3% of A-Level Questions •2 compulsory sections
