Sociology
Course summary
We explore a range of topics including how the structure of the family has changed and the impact of these changes, the extent to which the education system is meritocratic, the effect of the media on our behaviour, and the patterns of crime and deviance amongst various social groups. We analyse and evaluate how various theories interpret these concepts and social changes - how might Marxists explain the underachievement of many working class children? How do feminists explain the representation of gender in the media? How do Functionalists explain the changing role of the Family? There are 3 modules which will be taught across the two years of the course: Paper 1 – Education with Theory and Methods Education Research Methods in Context Theories in Sociology Paper 2 – Topics in Sociology Families and Households The Media Paper 3 – Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Crime and Deviance Sociological Theory Research Methods
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 4.5 | — |
As published by the school
Since Sociology is a new course in the Sixth Form you will almost certainly have no previous experience of the subject in school. We do however require you to achieve at least grade 4 or above in English at GCSE and have an APS of 4.5 or above.
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Assessment
Paper 1, Written Exam 2 Hours (33%) – Education and Research Methods Paper 2, Written Exam 2 Hours (33%) – Families and Households, and The Media Paper 3, Written Exam 2 Hours (33%) – Crime and Deviance, and Sociological Theory NB: There is no coursework – assessment is entirely by examination at the end of Year 13
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