For many students this will be a new topic therefore the course begins with an introduction to the study of Sociology. This examines preconceived ideas about the individual’s relationship to society and offers other perspectives to the status quo. The course encourages students to question whether they really exercise free choice and what this means in contemporary systems. Students learn theories about the structure of society and the institutions within it. They are introduced to the work of Sociologists and review their theories, analyzing and comparing viewpoints. Students also learn how Sociology relates to real life, for instance through Social Policy. Some of the topics encountered in the course include inequalities in the education system; corporate crime; the influence of mass media; same-sex marriages and partnerships; the Black Lives Matter movement and the waves of the feminist movement. Skills: Curiosity about the world, and a willingness to understand the society we live in. You will want to know more about the world while being open to having your perceptions and experiences of it challenged by other knowledge and ideas. Be ready to explore various points of view about ethnicity, class, and gender.
All students entering the Sixth Form to undertake a 3 A Level program must have secured 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above, including Maths and English. You do not need to have studied this subject at GCSE but you will write many essays, so it is advisable to have a Grade 5 or above in English. You must also be interested in the society in which you live, and finding out why it operates in the way it does.
All examinations at the end of Year 13 with 3 x 2 hour papers on the full content, picked from any area of the course. The exam board can choose from any area of the course within the specification and students will be given full preparation and practice to anticipate this across the range of topics. Full exam skills will be embedded throughout. Students will be given a full breakdown of the exam structure over the two years which will be reinforced and revisited; students should be fully aware of the expectations of each exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Middlecave Road, Malton, YO17 7NH |
For many students this will be a new topic therefore the course begins with an introduction to the study of Sociology. This examines preconceived ideas about the individual’s relationship to society and offers other perspectives to the status quo. The course encourages students to question whether they really exercise free choice and what this means in contemporary systems. Students learn theories about the structure of society and the institutions within it. They are introduced to the work of Sociologists and review their theories, analyzing and comparing viewpoints. Students also learn how Sociology relates to real life, for instance through Social Policy. Some of the topics encountered in the course include inequalities in the education system; corporate crime; the influence of mass media; same-sex marriages and partnerships; the Black Lives Matter movement and the waves of the feminist movement. Skills: Curiosity about the world, and a willingness to understand the society we live in. You will want to know more about the world while being open to having your perceptions and experiences of it challenged by other knowledge and ideas. Be ready to explore various points of view about ethnicity, class, and gender.
All students entering the Sixth Form to undertake a 3 A Level program must have secured 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above, including Maths and English. You do not need to have studied this subject at GCSE but you will write many essays, so it is advisable to have a Grade 5 or above in English. You must also be interested in the society in which you live, and finding out why it operates in the way it does.
All examinations at the end of Year 13 with 3 x 2 hour papers on the full content, picked from any area of the course. The exam board can choose from any area of the course within the specification and students will be given full preparation and practice to anticipate this across the range of topics. Full exam skills will be embedded throughout. Students will be given a full breakdown of the exam structure over the two years which will be reinforced and revisited; students should be fully aware of the expectations of each exam.
