Sociology
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Course summary
Sociology is the study of the individual and society. It focuses on interactions within the local and global community. The subject aims to provide pupils with evaluative and analytical skills, as well as encouraging them to tackle some of the perplexing questions they will face in their formative years, and later on into adulthood. Sociology questions and debates all areas of life, from the family unit, to religion, education, crime, subcultures and many more interesting topics. Being a sociologist is more than just learning, but being able to question and understand every aspect of life in a critical way. Why study this course? Sociology allows one to connect with society on a critical and also personal level. Many students can relate to the topics discussed over the course and find interest in knowing about social constructions, social order and other topics which could relate to their lives. Further, Sociology encourages critical thinking – a skill used widely amongst many subjects and also practiced in university subjects. Who is the course suitable for? Students with a strong interest in world events and current affairs (particularly related to human and social interactions) and who enjoy discussion, reading, research and essay writing. Progression options Specific roles related to Sociology are as follows: Sociology/Humanities teacher, pastoral support in schools, educational welfare officer, social worker, criminal justice worker, youth worker, journalist, researcher at all levels, prison officers and services relating to criminal rehabilitation, police officer and all police work.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
You’ll have a grade 5 in English and Math's and at least four other GCSEs at a pass
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Assessment
The course is assessed throughout two years – 2 exams papers each year AS Level Unit 1: Culture, Identity and Socialisation Unit 2: Researching and understanding social inequalities A Level Unit 3: Debates in contemporary society- Crime and Deviance and Globalization.
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