The Sociology Alevel course looks at why people behave the way they do and how society affects behaviour. The course covers a range of topic areas such as families and households, education, theories and methods, globaldevelopmentsand crime and deviance. We look at all of these areas in relation to gender, social class, age and ethnicity. There are many sociological theories such as Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, etc. and important key concepts that will bring sociology to life that you will learn about. Lessons are engaging with lots of opportunities to get involved with discussion and relate sociological theory to contemporary society. We not only look at the UK, but look at how people live around the globe. You will be able to develop your understanding of why people behave the way they do as well as work on your analytical and evaluative skills.
The entry requirement is at least a grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths and a keen interest in wanting to learn about the study of people
How the course will be assessed over the two years:There are three examined papers on Education and Methods in Context, Families and Households and Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods, which are taken in the May/June of Year 13. Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context –33.3% of the A Level Paper 2 Topics in Sociology (Families and Households and Global Development) –33.3% of the A Level Paper 3 Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods –33.3% of the A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, BD9 6NA |
The Sociology Alevel course looks at why people behave the way they do and how society affects behaviour. The course covers a range of topic areas such as families and households, education, theories and methods, globaldevelopmentsand crime and deviance. We look at all of these areas in relation to gender, social class, age and ethnicity. There are many sociological theories such as Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism, etc. and important key concepts that will bring sociology to life that you will learn about. Lessons are engaging with lots of opportunities to get involved with discussion and relate sociological theory to contemporary society. We not only look at the UK, but look at how people live around the globe. You will be able to develop your understanding of why people behave the way they do as well as work on your analytical and evaluative skills.
The entry requirement is at least a grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths and a keen interest in wanting to learn about the study of people
How the course will be assessed over the two years:There are three examined papers on Education and Methods in Context, Families and Households and Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods, which are taken in the May/June of Year 13. Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context –33.3% of the A Level Paper 2 Topics in Sociology (Families and Households and Global Development) –33.3% of the A Level Paper 3 Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods –33.3% of the A Level