Course information
Sociology - A Level
Mascalls Academy - Kent
01892835366
Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6LT
Course summary

Studying Sociology offers insights into social and cultural issues. It helps you develop a multi-perspective and critical approach to understanding issues around culture, identity, crime, childhood and social power. More than once in this course you are bound to ask yourself the question ‘Why have we developed like this?’ This course is constructed around the study of a variety of sociological theorists and the evaluation of their theories.

Entry requirements

It is recommended that students have studied the subject at GCSE. You must meet the specific requirements for the subject and, as a minimum, achieve at least 5 GCSEs at level 5 or above, including English and Maths. The ability to structure coherent essays is a critical skill.

How you'll be assessed

• Paper 1 - 80 marks - 2 hours - 33% of A-level Education, Methods in Context, Theory and Methods • Paper 2 - 80 marks - 2 hours - 33% of A-level Families and Households, Stratification & differentiation; • Paper 3 - 80 marks - 2 hours - 33% of A-level Crime and Deviance, Theory and Methods

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressMaidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6LT