Sociology
Biddulph High School - Staffordshire
01782523977
Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR
Course summary

Year 1 of this course allows students to begin to develop an understanding of the different topic areas within Sociology. Students will begin to understand the major perspectives in Sociology where they will apply this knowledge to aspects identified in the specification, focusing on the family and education. Students will also begin to understand the scientific element of Sociology by learning about the methods of investigation and analysis within the research methods section of the course. Year 2 of this course develops students’ knowledge of the sociological perspectives by study units such as Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance. Throughout the course they will develop their ability to conduct research, building on their previous knowledge of the research methods. In addition, they will conduct a more comprehensive study of all the perspectives within Sociology

Entry requirements

A minimum of three grade 6s and five grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

Three examinations will be completed at the end of the 2-year course. Each paper will take 2 hours, is worth 80 marks and equates to 33.3% of the total A Level: Paper 1: Education with Methods in Context. Paper 2: Topics in Sociology. Paper3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressConway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR