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A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY
A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY
You should have the minimum requirements to enter 6th Form + at least a 5 in English Language.
Our A Level Sociology specification provides students with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and reflect on social issues that are often relevant to their own social experiences. Through the specifications, students can acquire knowledge and develop key desirable skills, including the ability to analyse and formulate clear, logical arguments with scope for extensive evaluation from a range of theoretical perspectives.
Component 1 – 90 minute exam at the end of year 13
Component 1 – 90 minute exam at the end of year 13
Socialisation, culture and identity
SECTION A: INTRODUCING SOCIALISATION, CULTURE AND IDENTITY
What is culture?
What is socialisation?
What is identity?
SECTION B:
Youth subcultures
Component 2 2hr 15 mins exam at the end of year 13
Component 2 2hr 15 mins exam at the end of year 13
Researching and understanding social inequalities
SECTION A: RESEARCH METHODS AND RESEARCHING SOCIAL INEQUALITIES
What is the relationship between theory and methods?
What are the main stages of the research process?
Which methods are used in sociological research?
SECTION B: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL INEQUALITIES
What are the main trends in social inequality and difference?
How can trends in social inequality and difference be explained?
Component 3 2hr 15 mins exam at the end of year 13
Component 3 2hr 15 mins exam at the end of year 13
Debates in contemporary society
SECTION A: GLOBALISATION AND THE DIGITAL SOCIAL WORLD
What is the relationship between globalisation and digital forms of communication?
What is the impact of digital forms of communication in a global context?
SECTION B:
Education
Copy of 4 culture-norms-and-values-activities-.pdfCopy of 4 culture-norms-and-values-activities-.docxUseful Links
Useful Links
Pathways – What do students who are successful on this course go on to do?
Pathways – What do students who are successful on this course go on to do?
Police, Social Work, Local Government, National Government, Civil Service, Teaching, Social Research, NHS, HR, community work, housing management, information science, personnel management, prison service, probation service, public sector administration, journalism
Associated courses –
Associated courses –
What other subject or courses have successful students taken in the past?
History, Psychology
Any questions? –contact Mr Scott
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