Sociology
Course summary
Sociology is the study of society and the communities which make up our world. Why do certain groups of people behave in a certain way, how does this impact their lives and who ultimately benefits? If you are interested in what makes society tick and how we are affected by the society we live in, this is the course for you. You’ll study key concepts such as power, gender, ethnicity and culture, as well as mass media, education, crime, deviance and religion. The research, study and written skills you’ll develop throughout the course will be an excellent foundation for university and your future career. You’ll learn to question and challenge ideas and assumptions, critically examine evidence, and experience lots of discussion and debate. The main topics that are covered are Family, Education, Research Methods, Methods in Context, Religion, Crime and Deviance. All of these topics break down into smaller areas, please see a few examples below: - Theories of the Family - Changing Family Patterns - Policies in Family - Childhood - Ethics and Research - Forms of Research - Theories and Education - Class and Achievement - Ethnicity and Achievement - Gender and Achievement - Religious Organisations - Theories and Religion - Globalisation and Religion - Theory and Crime - Media and Crime - Globalisation and Crime You will study this course alongside 2 or 3 other A Levels and you will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online. Subjects that go along well with Sociology are Psychology, Media, Geography, English Literature and Law.
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 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
- To study 3 A Levels you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including a grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above - To study 4 A Levels you’ll need at least 6 GCSE’s at grades 9-7 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 7 or above
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Assessment
There are three exams taken at the end of the course. Paper 1 Education with Theory and Methods (2 hours) Paper 2 Topics in Sociology (2 hours) Paper 3 Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (2 hours)
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