Course Content: Sociology is the study of society - how people interact in groups. A level Sociology examines social behaviour from a variety of perspectives: how it originates and then develops, and the ways people are organised into groups according to distinctions such as class, gender and race. A level Sociology also looks at the institutions and forces which shape and are shaped by groups within a society, such as the media, religion and education. A level Sociology focuses on contemporary society, providing an awareness of the importance of social structure and actions in explaining social forces and issues. Progression: Sociology provides an excellent starting point for any social science degree from Economics, Psychology, and Politics to Criminology and Philosophy. You do not need to have an A level in Sociology to take Sociology at university, though it helps. A degree in Sociology can lead to many career options including teaching, advertising, research, marketing and business. Sociology is an academic subject teaching you transferable skills so really it’s up to you which area of work you choose to go into afterwards.
Entry Requirements: Grade 5 or above in English Language and English Literature is desirable.
Assessment: Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods 2 hour written exam 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Questions: Education: short answer and extended writing, 50 marks Methods in Context: extended writing, 20 marks Theory and Methods: extended writing, 10 marks Paper 2: Topics in Sociology 2 hour written exam 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Questions: Section A: extended writing, 40 marks Section B: extended writing, 40 marks Paper 3: Crime & Deviance with theory & methods 2 hour written exam 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Questions: Crime and Deviance: short answer and extended writing, 50 marks Theory and Methods: extended writing, 30 marks
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St. Georges Park, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 4FS |
Course Content: Sociology is the study of society - how people interact in groups. A level Sociology examines social behaviour from a variety of perspectives: how it originates and then develops, and the ways people are organised into groups according to distinctions such as class, gender and race. A level Sociology also looks at the institutions and forces which shape and are shaped by groups within a society, such as the media, religion and education. A level Sociology focuses on contemporary society, providing an awareness of the importance of social structure and actions in explaining social forces and issues. Progression: Sociology provides an excellent starting point for any social science degree from Economics, Psychology, and Politics to Criminology and Philosophy. You do not need to have an A level in Sociology to take Sociology at university, though it helps. A degree in Sociology can lead to many career options including teaching, advertising, research, marketing and business. Sociology is an academic subject teaching you transferable skills so really it’s up to you which area of work you choose to go into afterwards.
Entry Requirements: Grade 5 or above in English Language and English Literature is desirable.
Assessment: Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods 2 hour written exam 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Questions: Education: short answer and extended writing, 50 marks Methods in Context: extended writing, 20 marks Theory and Methods: extended writing, 10 marks Paper 2: Topics in Sociology 2 hour written exam 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Questions: Section A: extended writing, 40 marks Section B: extended writing, 40 marks Paper 3: Crime & Deviance with theory & methods 2 hour written exam 80 marks 33.3% of A-level Questions: Crime and Deviance: short answer and extended writing, 50 marks Theory and Methods: extended writing, 30 marks