Families and Households: This unit considers changes in family structures, patterns and trends: marriage, divorce, legislation, childhood, gender roles. It looks at sociological theory of the family; ideas, concepts and issues through changes in society; and how these changes have impacted on family life. Education with Research Methods: In this unit you will study the role of education. You will look at factors in education that impact on achievement; educational social policies; and relationships and processes, internal and external to institutions. You will also learn how sociological research is conducted in relation to education. Belief Systems in Society: This considers the changing role of science and religion in contemporary society and its significance through religious organisations/movements, social groups and participation. Crime and Deviance: Here you will focus on theorists’ explanations of crime and deviance; patterns by social groups; globalisation in contemporary society; control, prevention and punishment; and the sociological study of suicide.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with grade 6 in English. Due to the popularity of the subject at OSA, a cap on the number of students entering the course may be required. In this case, priority will be given to students with the highest GCSE science grades.
Regular assessments in class, with external exams on all four units at the end of Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU |
Families and Households: This unit considers changes in family structures, patterns and trends: marriage, divorce, legislation, childhood, gender roles. It looks at sociological theory of the family; ideas, concepts and issues through changes in society; and how these changes have impacted on family life. Education with Research Methods: In this unit you will study the role of education. You will look at factors in education that impact on achievement; educational social policies; and relationships and processes, internal and external to institutions. You will also learn how sociological research is conducted in relation to education. Belief Systems in Society: This considers the changing role of science and religion in contemporary society and its significance through religious organisations/movements, social groups and participation. Crime and Deviance: Here you will focus on theorists’ explanations of crime and deviance; patterns by social groups; globalisation in contemporary society; control, prevention and punishment; and the sociological study of suicide.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with grade 6 in English. Due to the popularity of the subject at OSA, a cap on the number of students entering the course may be required. In this case, priority will be given to students with the highest GCSE science grades.
Regular assessments in class, with external exams on all four units at the end of Year 13.