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Sociology enables us to think in different ways about various aspects of life by examining the structure of society, social institutions and issues surrounding power and inequality. It allows us to understand everyday life as well as different groups in society. Through studying A Level Sociology you will learn to think critically and independently about society and your place within it. You will also develop an informed understanding of our rapidly changing world.
Sociology enables us to think in different ways about various aspects of life by examining the structure of society, social institutions and issues surrounding power and inequality. It allows us to understand everyday life as well as different groups in society. Through studying A Level Sociology you will learn to think critically and independently about society and your place within it. You will also develop an informed understanding of our rapidly changing world.
Specification
Specification
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Course Content
Course Content
First year:
First year:
Unit 1 - Families and Households
Unit 1 - Families and Households
Unit 2 - Education
Unit 2 - Education
Unit 3 - Theory and Methods
Unit 3 - Theory and Methods
Second year:
Second year:
Unit 4 - Crime and Deviance
Unit 4 - Crime and Deviance
Unit 5 - Beliefs in Society
Unit 5 - Beliefs in Society
Unit 6 - Theory and Methods
Unit 6 - Theory and Methods
Assessment
Assessment
A Level - three 2 hour written examinations at the end of year 13 (100%)
A Level - three 2 hour written examinations at the end of year 13 (100%)
Progression
Progression
Many of our sociology students go on to take degrees in Sociology or a related field such as Anthropology, Criminology or Education. Sociology is also considered good preparation and an acceptable entrance qualification for other courses at degree level. Common career pathways taken by sociology graduates include journalism, law, PR, marketing, social research, politics, charity (NGO), development work, teaching, social work and nursing. It is also a useful subject for those not wishing to go to university and wanting to follow careers with the police, armed forces, civil service and working with children or the elderly.
Many of our sociology students go on to take degrees in Sociology or a related field such as Anthropology, Criminology or Education. Sociology is also considered good preparation and an acceptable entrance qualification for other courses at degree level. Common career pathways taken by sociology graduates include journalism, law, PR, marketing, social research, politics, charity (NGO), development work, teaching, social work and nursing. It is also a useful subject for those not wishing to go to university and wanting to follow careers with the police, armed forces, civil service and working with children or the elderly.
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