If you are interested in the world around you, then sociology will appeal to you. We ask questions like: • Why is there so much crime in London? • How are we affected by what we watch on TV? • Who is most likely to do the housework? • Why are the rich getting richer while the poor are getting poorer? • Why do so few girls study physics and chemistry? • Can we believe what we read in the papers? • How can we improve society? Sociology is a fascinating discipline, that will teach you to see everyday life from different points of view. As a social science, it uses scientific methods to gather data and applies this to the social world. It uses experiments on people as well as analysis of secondary data and sources to understand society. As we all live in society, you will find every lesson relevant to your own experiences and probably Finish the course with a deeper understanding of ourself and those around you.
Sociology is a new subject for almost everyone who studies it in the Sixth Form. As a result, there is no expectation that girls will have studied it before. This said, Sociology requires a keen interest in society and the social world as it is integral that you are willing to keep up to date with the news and explore beyond lesson content. To be a successful sociologist requires critical thinking, clear communication and excellent reading and writing skills. Furthermore, an open mind is essential as you are required to consider different perspectives and evidence that may contradict your personal opinions.
Sociology is the study of society. In this discipline, we examine the social behaviour of individuals and groups as well as the way that people interact with and are influenced by social institutions. Sociologists tend to be motivated by social change and have a keen interest in politics as a way of improving society. Sociology A Level is a two year linear course with three examinations at the end of the second year that are all weighted equally. There is no coursework. Paper One: Education with Theory and Methods Component One: Education • The role and purpose of education • Educational policies Relationships and processes within schools Class, gender and ethnic differences in achievement, subject choice and experiences of education • Researching the education system Component Two: Theory and Methods Research Design Research Methods: • Values in sociological research • Science and sociological research • Sociological perspectives on society • Sociology and social policy • Modernity and postmodernity Paper Two: Topics in Sociology Component One: Families and Households The role and purpose of the family • The relationship between the family and social change Government policies and the family • Changing family patterns • Family diversity • Gender roles and power in relationships Childhood • Demographic trends in the UK Component Two: Beliefs in Society • The role and purpose of ideology, science and religion • Religion and social stability • Religion and social change Religious organisations including churches, denominations, sects and cults • Class, gender, age and ethnic differences in religiosity • The significance of religion in the contemporary world Paper Three: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Component One: Crime and Deviance • Social order, social control and reasons for criminality • Class, gender, age, ethnic and regional patterns of criminality • Globalisation and crime The Media and crime • Types of crime: green crime; human rights abuse; state crime • Controlling crime: surveillance, prevention and punishment • Victims of crime and the Criminal Justice System Component Two: Theory and Methods • Research Design Research Methods • Values in sociological research Science and sociological research • Sociological perspectives on society • Sociology and social policy • Modernity and postmodernity
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,326 |
| Address | 133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE |
If you are interested in the world around you, then sociology will appeal to you. We ask questions like: • Why is there so much crime in London? • How are we affected by what we watch on TV? • Who is most likely to do the housework? • Why are the rich getting richer while the poor are getting poorer? • Why do so few girls study physics and chemistry? • Can we believe what we read in the papers? • How can we improve society? Sociology is a fascinating discipline, that will teach you to see everyday life from different points of view. As a social science, it uses scientific methods to gather data and applies this to the social world. It uses experiments on people as well as analysis of secondary data and sources to understand society. As we all live in society, you will find every lesson relevant to your own experiences and probably Finish the course with a deeper understanding of ourself and those around you.
Sociology is a new subject for almost everyone who studies it in the Sixth Form. As a result, there is no expectation that girls will have studied it before. This said, Sociology requires a keen interest in society and the social world as it is integral that you are willing to keep up to date with the news and explore beyond lesson content. To be a successful sociologist requires critical thinking, clear communication and excellent reading and writing skills. Furthermore, an open mind is essential as you are required to consider different perspectives and evidence that may contradict your personal opinions.
Sociology is the study of society. In this discipline, we examine the social behaviour of individuals and groups as well as the way that people interact with and are influenced by social institutions. Sociologists tend to be motivated by social change and have a keen interest in politics as a way of improving society. Sociology A Level is a two year linear course with three examinations at the end of the second year that are all weighted equally. There is no coursework. Paper One: Education with Theory and Methods Component One: Education • The role and purpose of education • Educational policies Relationships and processes within schools Class, gender and ethnic differences in achievement, subject choice and experiences of education • Researching the education system Component Two: Theory and Methods Research Design Research Methods: • Values in sociological research • Science and sociological research • Sociological perspectives on society • Sociology and social policy • Modernity and postmodernity Paper Two: Topics in Sociology Component One: Families and Households The role and purpose of the family • The relationship between the family and social change Government policies and the family • Changing family patterns • Family diversity • Gender roles and power in relationships Childhood • Demographic trends in the UK Component Two: Beliefs in Society • The role and purpose of ideology, science and religion • Religion and social stability • Religion and social change Religious organisations including churches, denominations, sects and cults • Class, gender, age and ethnic differences in religiosity • The significance of religion in the contemporary world Paper Three: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Component One: Crime and Deviance • Social order, social control and reasons for criminality • Class, gender, age, ethnic and regional patterns of criminality • Globalisation and crime The Media and crime • Types of crime: green crime; human rights abuse; state crime • Controlling crime: surveillance, prevention and punishment • Victims of crime and the Criminal Justice System Component Two: Theory and Methods • Research Design Research Methods • Values in sociological research Science and sociological research • Sociological perspectives on society • Sociology and social policy • Modernity and postmodernity
