Sociology
Bushey Meads School - Hertfordshire
02089503000
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, WD23 4PA
Course summary

- learn about the Education system as well as Families and Households. - examine the role and functions of the education system, including its relationship to the economy and to class structure. - learn how to apply sociological research methods to the study of education as well as how sociologists plan, conduct and analyse all of their research. - engage in debates over whether or not the traditional nuclear family even still exists. - examine the role and impact of the 'Media' in today's society. - analyse how the media represents age, social class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and disabilities. - gain a critical awareness of crime, deviance, social order and social control. They will examine the social distribution of crime and deviance by ethnicity, gender and social class and explore recent patterns and trends in crime. - learn how to apply sociological research methods to the study of crime and deviance. By doing this, student will gain a solid understanding of key theorist and debates which underpin the study of sociology.

Entry requirements

- You will need to have five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, a Level 6 or above in English Language, as well as the enthusiasm, drive and ability to discover new forms of learning.

How you'll be assessed

Exams at the end of A Level - 3 exams: 1) Education with Research Methods in Context 2) Topics in Sociology and Research Methods 3) Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressColdharbour Lane, Bushey, WD23 4PA