Sociology
Course summary
Sociology is becoming an increasingly popular course across the UK and the study of mankind is one that is becoming increasingly important in today’s society. It provides students with a broad skillset allowing students to make rational and measured decisions. The challenging and stimulating course is widely recognised and highly respected by universities as well as employers. This course has a strong emphasis on many traditional topics whilst exploring the latest and most exciting developments in the discipline.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Sociology | Grade 6 in Sociology (if taken) | — |
History | Grade 6 in History (if taken) | — |
Geography | Grade 6 in Geography (if taken) | — |
Religious Studies | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (if taken) | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
6 GCSEs at grade 6+ including a grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, all courses have specific GCSE entry requirements which are stated in the course description for each subject.
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Assessment
Unit 1 – Education with Methods in Context • Education • Methods in Context • Research methods Unit 2 – Research methods and topics in Sociology (one topic picked from option 1 and option 2) Option 1 • Culture and identity • Families and Households • Health • Work, Poverty and Welfare Option 2 • Beliefs in Society • Global Development • The Media Unit 3 – Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods • Crime and Deviance • Theory and Methods
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