Sociology
Yeovil College - Somerset
01935423921
Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4DR
Course summary

Studying Sociology will give you a critical understanding of the society in which you live; It is a thought provoking and interesting subject that considers the behaviour of individuals by looking at our membership of social groups such as families, educational organisations and even criminal gangs. It will help you to develop your analytical skills, using a variety of perspectives you will consider questions such as why do some people achieve at school? And who is likely to commit a crime?

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above are needed to study this course.

How you'll be assessed

The course follows the EDUQAS exam board specification and is assessed via three exams: Component 1: Socialisation, Culture and Identity - 2 hours 30 minutes - 40% of qualification Component 2: Methods of Sociological Enquiry - 1 hour 45 minutes - 20% of qualification Component 3: Power and Stratification - 2 hours 30 minutes - 40% of qualification.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4DR