Sociology AS/A Level

Overview

A Level Sociology aims to develop a critical understanding of society by examining the most important institutions within the social structure.

Description

Sociology is the study of human society. It teaches that there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to studying the way that people live together.

You will learn about how people develop and interact with one and other. Your time on the A Level course will supply you with the skills to research this area and analyse the development of human nature.

How long is the course?

Both the AS and A2 take one year each.

How will I be assessed?

You will be expected to complete assignments for homework on a regular basis. One examination to be taken in January, two exams to be taken in May for AS; one exam to be taken in January, one piece of coursework to be completed by December and one examination in June for A2

Success rates

A2 pass rate for 2011 was 100%.

What will I study?

Topics covered during the course include: The Family Crime and Deviance Wealth, Welfare and Poverty, Religion Theory and Methods Coursework.

What does the course lead to?

The A Level Sociology qualification acts as a good foundation for further study or a career in a number of fields.

Potential employment can include roles such as community worker, housing officer, journalist, personnel manager, prison office, probation officer, social worker and homelessness worker to name but a few.

What can I go on to study?

Previous students who have completed this A Level have entered university to study social science based degrees such as; Applied Social Studies, Psychology, Media Studies, Criminology, History and English.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above. This must include a minimum of a grade C in GCSE English and Science. If you do not have the minimum of a grade C in Science, a minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths can be used as a substitute, as long as you have a grade C in GCSE English.

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