Contents • What is Sociology? • Why should I study Sociology? • What careers could A Level Sociology lead to? • What will I study? • How will I be assessed? • Recommended resources • Additional support • Meet the staff • Sociology activities Sociology is the study of society and is about understanding how and why society changes. Sociology involves investigating reasons behind patterns within society and why people may behave in certain ways. Sociologists study a wide range of topics varying from studying the family, education, belief systems to crime. Sociology is an evidence-based subject, sociological findings are based on research which is carried out to find out whether their theories are correct. Sociology and sociological research influence everyday life as this can be used by governments to improve society. Put simply, if you are interested in finding out why society is the way it is then this is the course for you! Sociology is an incredibly useful subject to study as it involves an understanding of the society and world we live in, moreover, it gives you an understanding of people and their behaviour. Additionally, it enables you to discuss social issues in an informed manner. In short, Sociology should be studied as it is undeniably relevant to the world today. Sociology allows you to develop several key skills that will not only benefit your other Key Stage Five subjects but importantly, any further study you may undertake as well as future employment. This includes: • Critical thinking • Reasoning and logic • Analysis • Evaluation • Application • Independent research skills • Data analysis and interpretation of data • Empathy • Oracy
To study A Level courses, students should have a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE English and Mathematics. They should also have three grade 5 from other subjects
AQA assesses all content at the end of the course meaning that you will sit 3 x 2 hour exams in the summer of Y13. As a department, we conduct ongoing assessments throughout the two years which will reflect the full spectrum of skill and question styles assessed by the exam board. This ranges from 4-mark questions to extended 10/20/30 mark essay-based questions.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sandygate, Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7NW |
Contents • What is Sociology? • Why should I study Sociology? • What careers could A Level Sociology lead to? • What will I study? • How will I be assessed? • Recommended resources • Additional support • Meet the staff • Sociology activities Sociology is the study of society and is about understanding how and why society changes. Sociology involves investigating reasons behind patterns within society and why people may behave in certain ways. Sociologists study a wide range of topics varying from studying the family, education, belief systems to crime. Sociology is an evidence-based subject, sociological findings are based on research which is carried out to find out whether their theories are correct. Sociology and sociological research influence everyday life as this can be used by governments to improve society. Put simply, if you are interested in finding out why society is the way it is then this is the course for you! Sociology is an incredibly useful subject to study as it involves an understanding of the society and world we live in, moreover, it gives you an understanding of people and their behaviour. Additionally, it enables you to discuss social issues in an informed manner. In short, Sociology should be studied as it is undeniably relevant to the world today. Sociology allows you to develop several key skills that will not only benefit your other Key Stage Five subjects but importantly, any further study you may undertake as well as future employment. This includes: • Critical thinking • Reasoning and logic • Analysis • Evaluation • Application • Independent research skills • Data analysis and interpretation of data • Empathy • Oracy
To study A Level courses, students should have a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE English and Mathematics. They should also have three grade 5 from other subjects
AQA assesses all content at the end of the course meaning that you will sit 3 x 2 hour exams in the summer of Y13. As a department, we conduct ongoing assessments throughout the two years which will reflect the full spectrum of skill and question styles assessed by the exam board. This ranges from 4-mark questions to extended 10/20/30 mark essay-based questions.