Sociology
Course summary
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? You will enjoy this course if you welcome the opportunity to think about, and discuss, the nature of society and how, as individuals, we relate to each other. How are we ‘shaped’ by society? You might also have opted for English Literature,, History, Psychology, Law, Government and Politics, Media Studies, health and Social Care. However, Science students might also enjoy sociology as a social science. Opportunities for practical research will be an excellent preparation for those students who wish to do primary research as part of their Extended Project. COURSE CONTENT: - Introducing socialization, culture and identity - Themes developed through the context of families and relationships Media - Research methods and researching social inequalities. - Understanding social inequalities - Globalization and the digital social world. - Debates explored through a detailed study of crime and deviance WHERE NEXT - POSSIBLE CAREER PROGRESSION? This course is suitable for those who want to pursue careers in the social services, healthcare, law, teaching and the police force.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
Students must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs grades 9-5 or the equivalent, including a grade 5 in GCSE English and a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
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Assessment
Three written examinations.
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