Ever wondered how we developed into the society we are today? How does the way you see yourself determine the way people identify you? Whether men or women are more likely to commit a crime? A Level Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. You will learn plenty of skills including, the use of evidence to support your arguments, how to investigate facts, and critical thinking. It is relevant to the society you live in, so you are bound to enjoy learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus, it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. The course covers a wide range of topics including compulsory modules in Education, Methods in Context, Crime and Deviance and Research Methods. In addition students study the optional modules in topics, which are Families and Households and Beliefs in Society.
5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including English Language and Literature at a grade 5 and Sociology or a Humanities subject. Progression from Year 12 to Year 13 is dependent on an end of year assessment in Year 12.
There will be three 2-hour written exams at the end of the course, with 80 marks per paper, each 33.3% of the A Level grade. There is no coursework element although research projects will be conducted during the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LT |
Ever wondered how we developed into the society we are today? How does the way you see yourself determine the way people identify you? Whether men or women are more likely to commit a crime? A Level Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. You will learn plenty of skills including, the use of evidence to support your arguments, how to investigate facts, and critical thinking. It is relevant to the society you live in, so you are bound to enjoy learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus, it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. The course covers a wide range of topics including compulsory modules in Education, Methods in Context, Crime and Deviance and Research Methods. In addition students study the optional modules in topics, which are Families and Households and Beliefs in Society.
5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including English Language and Literature at a grade 5 and Sociology or a Humanities subject. Progression from Year 12 to Year 13 is dependent on an end of year assessment in Year 12.
There will be three 2-hour written exams at the end of the course, with 80 marks per paper, each 33.3% of the A Level grade. There is no coursework element although research projects will be conducted during the course.