At its simplest Sociology can be defined as the study of human society and social behaviour. The majority of us live in family groups, experience school from an early age, use the media and know parts of a wider community so we are familiar with some of the subject areas which are the concern of the sociologist. August 2011 saw major riots in English cities. The sociologist is challenged to explain such events and provide answers to questions such as: who was involved, how did society react, did the media fuel the riots and how can similar behaviour be prevented? To appreciate the nature of society and to understand human behaviour, we need to acquire sociological knowledge and develop the specialist skills of sociological enquiry. Course Content: - Family and Households - Education - Research Methods - Crime and Deviance - Sociological Theory - The Media
At least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and English Language. This can include up to 2 BTEC level 2’s at Merit of above. Entry on Pathway 1 will allow students to choose up to 4 courses from the full range of A Levels & Diplomas. It is preferable to have a Grade 5 in English Language as well as another essay based subject.
3 exams which each last for 2 hours: • Paper 1 Sociology of Education, Sociological Theory and Research Methods • Paper 2 Family and Households, The Media • Paper 3 Crime and Deviance, Theory and Methods Each exam is worth one-third of the A Level marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry, CV4 8DY |
At its simplest Sociology can be defined as the study of human society and social behaviour. The majority of us live in family groups, experience school from an early age, use the media and know parts of a wider community so we are familiar with some of the subject areas which are the concern of the sociologist. August 2011 saw major riots in English cities. The sociologist is challenged to explain such events and provide answers to questions such as: who was involved, how did society react, did the media fuel the riots and how can similar behaviour be prevented? To appreciate the nature of society and to understand human behaviour, we need to acquire sociological knowledge and develop the specialist skills of sociological enquiry. Course Content: - Family and Households - Education - Research Methods - Crime and Deviance - Sociological Theory - The Media
At least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and English Language. This can include up to 2 BTEC level 2’s at Merit of above. Entry on Pathway 1 will allow students to choose up to 4 courses from the full range of A Levels & Diplomas. It is preferable to have a Grade 5 in English Language as well as another essay based subject.
3 exams which each last for 2 hours: • Paper 1 Sociology of Education, Sociological Theory and Research Methods • Paper 2 Family and Households, The Media • Paper 3 Crime and Deviance, Theory and Methods Each exam is worth one-third of the A Level marks.