Sociology by definition is the 'study of society'. It is a fascinating and diverse subject that looks at how society functions, the institutions that make up our society (such as the education system, the family and the criminal justice system) and how these institutions can influence one another. We explore historical changes to our society and the impact that this has had on our lives as well as studying the ever-changing post-modern world around us. It is an intriguing discipline that aims to offer a systematic explanation of how society is structured and how it operates in order to explain real societal issues such as inequality, poverty and crime, as well as aiming to provide solutions to these societal problems. If you enjoy debating and asking questions such as: Why do people commit crime? Does where you live impact on your future life-chances? Are women still disadvantaged in our society? Is childhood becoming an era of toxicity? If so, then sociology might be the course for you. The A Level is new to most students and has excellent cross-curricular links with psychology, criminology, RS and politics. WHAT WILL I STUDY The specification content is divided into three areas: Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods ➢ Education ➢ Methods in Context ➢ Theory and Methods Paper 2: Topics in Sociology ➢ Families and Households ➢ The Media Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods ➢ Crime and Deviance ➢ Theory and Methods
To study A Levels you will need to have achieved 5 grade 5s or better at GCSE (as well as achieving at least grade 4 in GCSE English and mathematics).
A-Level Papers 1-3 are assessed at the end of Year 13 through three 2-hour written exams; these units comprise the AQA level award.
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG |
Sociology by definition is the 'study of society'. It is a fascinating and diverse subject that looks at how society functions, the institutions that make up our society (such as the education system, the family and the criminal justice system) and how these institutions can influence one another. We explore historical changes to our society and the impact that this has had on our lives as well as studying the ever-changing post-modern world around us. It is an intriguing discipline that aims to offer a systematic explanation of how society is structured and how it operates in order to explain real societal issues such as inequality, poverty and crime, as well as aiming to provide solutions to these societal problems. If you enjoy debating and asking questions such as: Why do people commit crime? Does where you live impact on your future life-chances? Are women still disadvantaged in our society? Is childhood becoming an era of toxicity? If so, then sociology might be the course for you. The A Level is new to most students and has excellent cross-curricular links with psychology, criminology, RS and politics. WHAT WILL I STUDY The specification content is divided into three areas: Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods ➢ Education ➢ Methods in Context ➢ Theory and Methods Paper 2: Topics in Sociology ➢ Families and Households ➢ The Media Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods ➢ Crime and Deviance ➢ Theory and Methods
To study A Levels you will need to have achieved 5 grade 5s or better at GCSE (as well as achieving at least grade 4 in GCSE English and mathematics).
A-Level Papers 1-3 are assessed at the end of Year 13 through three 2-hour written exams; these units comprise the AQA level award.