SOCIOLOGY

What does the A Level in Sociology involve and how will I be assessed? 

The course involves the study of society and the social behaviours of people within it. You will investigate five main topic areas: education, the family, theory and methods, the media and crime and deviance.

In Year 12,  you will study:

• Education: You will examine why different social classes, genders, or ethnic groups achieve different results in school. You will also explore the function of education and the role of education policy

• Families and Households: You will explore how family structures have changed over time and examine the reasons for changing patterns in marriage and divorce. You will also investigate childhood and the nature of domestic roles within the family unit.

• Theory and Methods: You will investigate how sociologists conduct research (like observations or interviews) 

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In Year 13 you will study:

• Media: You will explore the role of the media and the factors that influence news selection and presentation. You will also investigate how the media portrays different social groups and whether the media is responsible for violence in society.

• Crime and Deviance: You will investigate why people commit crimes and examine the trends between different social groups. You will also explore the reasons for globalised, state and green crime, as well as the links between the media and crime.

• Theory and Methods: You will explore the major theories like Functionalism, Marxism, and Feminism

The course is 100% written examination. There are three 2-hour written papers at the end of Year 13