Sociology
The Duchess's Community High School
Course summary
Sociology is the study of the society in which we live. It examines how we are influenced and shaped through being members of groups and organizations. It focuses on the way we make society what it is and the way society makes us what we are. What will I study during the course? Throughout the course, you will be introduced to many theories, studies, and concepts. You will learn about various social processes (e.g. socialization), social institutions (e.g. the family), and social issues (e.g. crime and deviance). You will learn how to integrate your understanding of core sociological themes (e.g. socialization, culture and identity, power and stratification) into the topics studied at AS and A levels. Year 1 is divided into two units: Families and Households and Education and research methods. In Year 2 you will also learn about Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance.
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 | — |
As published by the school
Five grade 4 or above at GCSE or equivalent including Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature.
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Assessment
At A level you will complete 3 exams at the end of the 2 year course which consist of longer essay questions (about 800 words each). Each exam will last two hours and will consist of essays and short answer questions.
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