Sociology is about the society in which we live, where that has come from and the factors that develop its progression and transformation. There are innumerable influences on how we as individuals develop over the course of our life time ranging from the influence of parents, education, peer group, class, gender, ethnicity etc. and they are unique to us. With each of us being unique it is no wonder that we have different attitudes and perspectives on how our society should be shaped and the direction it takes. The Sociology A level explores in depth the biggest influences on how we as individuals and as a society have developed.

Course Content

Education with Theory and Methods

Education

Methods in Context

Theory and Methods

Topics in Sociology

Family and Households

Media

Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

Crime and Deviance

Theory and Methods

Lesson Structure

5 hours per week of taught classroom sessions. Sessions will build upon previous lessons as well as reading that will be set before the lesson allowing for seminar style sessions. Students will be expected to keep an up to date folder and also an Independent learning log.

Assessment Pattern

A two year linear course with written exams that will assess your understanding as follows:

Paper One – 2 hours

Education with Theory and Methods

Paper Two – 2 hours

Topics in Sociology

Paper Three – 2 hours

Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

This is a linear qualification. In order to achieve the award, students must complete all exams in May/June in a single year. All assessments must be taken in the same series.

Extra Information

The course is assessed purely by written exams which are made up of several essays. For this reason, a GCSE grade 6 is desirable in English Language whilst a GCSE grade 5 is essential.