Sociology
Proposed A Level - to be confirmed
SOCIOLOGY A Level
We anticipate offering Sociology as an A Level for the first time in September 2023, however this remains subject to course detail being confirmed. Accordingly, we will ask for expressions of interest from potential students on the Sixth Form application forms, but will still ask you to identify the three A Levels you would choose if it were not possible for Sociology to be offered in September.
Sociology would be taught over two years, and we would anticipate five lessons a week in Year 12 and four lessons a week in Year 13.
What is SOCIOLOGY all about?
Sociology is the study of humans and social behaviour. It is the study of society and the world that we live in and it explores the ways that people behave from a variety of different perspectives, with particular emphasis on class, gender, and race, as well as looking at the institutions that society creates - and which create society - such as media, religion and education.
It is an essay-based subject, with emphasis on reading and writing, and will involve understanding case studies, concepts and research methods.
All the exam boards cover core areas of Sociology, which include:
Knowledge and understanding of contemporary social issues and changes
Understanding and evaluating key sociological theories and perspectives
Understanding and evaluating the methods of sociological research
Developing students' interest in the social, political and economic issues that affect society
Exam Boards:
Sociology is offered by most of the main exam boards, and we will choose the exam board that offers the best combination of topics and assessment styles for our students.
For more information, see the exam board subject pages below:
AQA - HERE
WJEC - HERE
Assessment is at the end of Year 13, typically over three exam papers.
To do well in Sociology you need to be interested in the world, you'll be someone who seeks out information, ask questions and builds knowledge and understanding through reading, thinking and writing.
Students with Sociology A Levels are well qualified for a range of future applications, from university courses, through to apprenticeship and employment options.
For more information, have a look at The Sociology Guy who talks about A Level Sociology, and the British Sociology Association write about university degrees in Sociology HERE
Please note: It will not be possible to talk to members of staff on Open Evening about Sociology but please email Mr Ochiltree if you have questions about the subject or the way that it might fit into your choices or timetable