Sociology
Course summary
If you study Sociology you will acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and structures such as gender, social class, race and ethnicity, culture and identity. You will appreciate the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate, understand sociological methodology and a range of research methods but most importantly be given the opportunity to reflect on your own experience of the social world in which you live and develop skills which enhance your ability to participate more effectively in adult life. CAREER PATHWAYS: A Level Sociology is an appropriate qualification for universities and other Higher Educational Institutions as well as professional careers. Most of our A Level students go on to university pursuing degrees in Business, Law, Psychology, Social Policy, Politics, International Relations, Anthropology and Sociology. A qualification in Sociology is relevant to many careers from those such as social work, nursing, medicine, policing, civil service, journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, law, teaching and management.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Students must achieve 4 GCSE grades 9-6 and 7 GCSE grades 9-4 (Maths and English grade 5) Students must achieve at least a grade 6 in English Language or English Literature. There is no requirement to have studied GCSE Sociology.
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Assessment
Paper1 - 2 hour written exam - 80 marks - 33.3% of A-level - Education: short answer and extended writing, 50 marks - Methods in Context: extended writing, 20 marks - Theory and Methods: extended writing, 10 marks Paper 2 - 2 hour written exam - 80 marks - 33.3% of A-level - Families and households: extended writing, 40 marks - Belief in Society: extended writing, 40 marks Paper 3 - 2 hour written exam - 80 marks - 33.3% of A-level - Crime and Deviance: short answer and extended writing, 50 marks - Theory and Methods: extended writing, 30 marks
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