Course information
A Level Sociology
Ernest Bevin Academy - Wandsworth
02086728582
Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF
Course summary

How are relationships, bullying, and ‘screen time’ associated with children’s well-being? Is the use of media and the ‘dark web’ responsible for increases in crime? Why do most of the top jobs in society go to students who have been educated at private schools and Oxbridge? Sociology is the systematic study of society and human behaviour. Sociology is an exciting and lively subject. It encourages you to question some of the ways in which society is organised and to realise that things are not always what they seem. What you will study: Paper 1: Education with Theory & Methods Paper 2: Topics in Sociology - Families & Households and Beliefs in Society Paper 3: Crime & Deviance with Theory & Methods Skills you will gain: Sociology is a research based subject, grounded in scientific and non-scientific method. You will develop skills of literacy, numeracy, application, analysis, evaluation & critical thinking. You will learn quantitative and qualitative research skills. Career Paths: Journalism, Management, Criminology, Law Social work, Healthcare, Teaching. Please note: Sociology supports other Social Science subjects such as Psychology, Economics, Business Studies and Politics.

Entry requirements

GCSE English Grade 5 Or Grade 5 in a Humanities

How you'll be assessed

The course is assessed through three 2-hour examination papers in Year 13. Each paper is of equal weighting and contains a mixture of short answer and extended writing questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBeechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF