Sociology
The Ripley Academy - Derbyshire
01773746334
Peasehill, Ripley, DE5 3JQ
Course summary

Year 12 content Topics include – Education, with specific reference to UK policy and globalization, families and households, with an emphasis on changing characteristics over time. Students will also study research methods. Year 13 content AS content plus the following topics – Crime and deviance and beliefs in society. In addition to research methods at AS level students will also study sociological theory, this will be applied to the crime and deviance topic.

Entry requirements

- Grade 4 in English and Mathematics - Minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE

How you'll be assessed

Assessment of the AQA Sociology course is by written examination. The examinations are in June. The course features two 90 minute examinations. The full A-level course features three 120 minute exams. All exams are at the end of the year (summative assessment).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPeasehill, Ripley, DE5 3JQ