During the course four core topic areas are studied, which are Education, Families & Households, Media and Crime & Deviance. You will also learn about sociological methods. Students must be able to demonstrate strong literacy skills for extended essay writing. Lessons will involve teacher presentations of core theories and research combined with written tasks and small group activities, such as poster presentation and peer teaching. Discussions and debates are also a regular feature. Students who are interested in social issues and inequalities, who enjoy discussing and debating current issues in society and hold an interest in recent social history. For example, examining reasons for differential achievement, according to gender, class and ethnicity, in education. Students interested in criminology will enjoy learning about different explanations for offending. Generally, those who have achieved in subjects such as English, History, Geography and RE are likely to engage and achieve in Sociology. Sociology is relevant to careers such as the police, probation service, law, nursing, midwifery, journalism, the prison service, social work and teaching.
To be accepted into the Sixth Form, you will need a minimum of five grade 4’s, or higher in GCSE subjects and Grade 5 in English.
End of topic assessments are conducted in timed conditions in the classroom and you will be expected to plan and revise for the written assessments during private study. You will be taught and assessed by an experienced teacher and examiner and will receive feedback for key pieces of work. The final examination consists of three separate two-hour papers assessing knowledge from the entire course. There is no coursework element.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RX |
During the course four core topic areas are studied, which are Education, Families & Households, Media and Crime & Deviance. You will also learn about sociological methods. Students must be able to demonstrate strong literacy skills for extended essay writing. Lessons will involve teacher presentations of core theories and research combined with written tasks and small group activities, such as poster presentation and peer teaching. Discussions and debates are also a regular feature. Students who are interested in social issues and inequalities, who enjoy discussing and debating current issues in society and hold an interest in recent social history. For example, examining reasons for differential achievement, according to gender, class and ethnicity, in education. Students interested in criminology will enjoy learning about different explanations for offending. Generally, those who have achieved in subjects such as English, History, Geography and RE are likely to engage and achieve in Sociology. Sociology is relevant to careers such as the police, probation service, law, nursing, midwifery, journalism, the prison service, social work and teaching.
To be accepted into the Sixth Form, you will need a minimum of five grade 4’s, or higher in GCSE subjects and Grade 5 in English.
End of topic assessments are conducted in timed conditions in the classroom and you will be expected to plan and revise for the written assessments during private study. You will be taught and assessed by an experienced teacher and examiner and will receive feedback for key pieces of work. The final examination consists of three separate two-hour papers assessing knowledge from the entire course. There is no coursework element.